"There was a conversation this week between the Maple Leafs and Matthews' representation, and they just asked, 'Is anything here different?' With the way that this season has gone, is there any reason for the Maple Leafs to believe that Matthews wouldn't wanna return for 26-27 or for Matthews to believe that the Maple Leafs wouldn't want him to return for 26-27? And both sides reaffirmed their commitment to each other."
"One thing they have done this week is begun the process of calling around to the league and seeing what's available to them, and being in a position where they might have to consider some things that they didn't expect to consider. Now, the key thing I heard is they haven't discussed anything that anyone would call extraordinary or huge or stunning."
Auston Matthews and his representation reaffirmed mutual commitment with the Toronto Maple Leafs to return for 2026-27 despite a difficult season. The Leafs are likely to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2015-16, prompting roster evaluation and fan concern. Management has begun calling around the league to explore available options and to ask other clubs what they think of the roster and what they might be interested in. Early conversations focus on expected, routine roster possibilities rather than blockbuster trades. General Manager Brad Treliving can proceed with a retool plan knowing the captain intends to stay.
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