'Love you': Auston Matthews helps Maple Leafs confirm Justin Bieber will be part of NHL All Star Game

It appears superfan Justin Bieber will be part of the NHL's all star festivities in Toronto next month. In a video posted by the Leafs on X Thursday, Bieber was greeted by a pre recorded video from Auston Matthews. "Hey J.B. Looking forward to seeing you at the All Star Weekend," Matthews said.

"I hope you enjoy your very big present from the team. See you soon, bud. Love you." Bieber opened a garage door that revealed a towering stuffed version of Leafs mascot Carlton the Bear wearing a jersey with the logo of Bieber's clothing company, Drew, There was a handful of other Drew merchandise scattered around the garage.

"Shut up. Oh my god," Bieber said as he found the giant bear. "It's huge! Carleton, is that you? My guy! "I've gotta put that in my Canada home." The video confirms Bieber's participation in the first NHL All Star Weekend in Toronto since 2000. The international popstar is expected to take part in the player draft on Feb.

1 where Matthews and Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers have already been named captains. Matthews, for his part, . “Are you asking me this?” Matthews told reporters a few days ago. “I don't want to give anything away that I'm not supposed to.” The weekend will also feature the usual skills competition on Feb.

2, with a million dollars on the line for players, and a three on three game featuring players from the newly formed Professional Women's Hockey League, which . The NHL All Star Game will follow on Feb. 3. Bieber, a London, Ont. native, has been a longtime supporter of the Leafs and became close with Matthews after he was drafted by the Leafs in 2016.

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