Insider gives harsh look at Matthews' future in Toronto
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Auston Matthews has been a star for the Maple Leafs, but now, it appears as though he may be on the way out, unless the team can prove they're ready to contend.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been top contenders for the Stanley Cup in previous years, and while they're yet to make it past the second round, this is a team that's always had the talent to win.
Unfortunately, with the loss of Mitch Marner, the team doesn't look quite like that anymore, and with a record of 24-20-9 through their first 53 games this season, they could struggle to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs at all.
Auston Matthews' future in Toronto uncertain
Many have speculated this could lead to the end of Auston Matthews' time in Toronto, but now, NHL Insider Chris Johnston has given an update on the captain, revealing that as long as he sees this team trending towards contention, he may be happy to stay.
He's where McDavid is, except McDavid's been in the last two cup finals and not won. But he's got to the point where, yeah, he's won an MVP, he's won some goal-scoring titles, he wants to win the Stanley Cup. And so I think as long as he feels like he's on a path where that's a possibility for him in Toronto, I don't think there's going to be an issue. - Johnston on Matthews
In 2025/26 however, they haven't looked like a contender, but with the likes of Matthew Knies and Easton Cowan presenting promise for the future, the potential is still there in Toronto.
Ultimately, Matthews is locked in for another two seasons following the 2025/26 campaign, and while there's a chance he leaves after that, right now, he appears content with how things are going in Toronto.
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JANVIER 28|482 ANSWERS Insider gives harsh look at Matthews' future in Toronto Will Auston Matthews leave Toronto as a free agent? | ||
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| No | 64 | 13.3 % |
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