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Maple Leafs have a new reason to worry about Auston Matthews’ future

The recent worrisome trend in the NHL could make Toronto Maple Leafs fans nervous of potentially losing Auston Matthews…

By Edward Eng · Editor in Leaf

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Edward Eng argues recent NHL star trade demands raise questions regarding Auston Matthews' future with the Maple Leafs.
Eng highlights Toronto's persistent playoff struggles and Matthews' Arizona roots as potential reasons he could eventually seek a move.
Matthews' current contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs runs through the end of the 2027-28 season.

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Editor In Leaf's Edward Eng questions whether the Toronto Maple Leafs should worry about captain Auston Matthews' long-term future following trade demands by established stars like Brady Tkachuk and Connor Hellebuyck. Eng suggests factors such as playoff struggles, desire to play closer to home, and contract considerations could eventually impact Matthews' commitment to Toronto.

The article notes that Matthews, under contract through 2027-28, has reached the playoffs consistently but never advanced past the second round with Toronto. Eng concludes that while future uncertainties exist, Matthews remains focused on winning a Stanley Cup with the Maple Leafs in the present.

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Maple Leafs have a new reason to worry about Auston Matthews’ future

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