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Why Auston Matthews Will Leave the Toronto Maple Leafs

By Jeff Borsuk

Oct 22, 2022; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) looks on in the first period against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2022; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) looks on in the first period against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-USA TODAY Sports /
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Auston Matthews is currently under contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs until the end of the 2023-2024 NHL season.

After that, the future of the best player in Toronto Maple Leafs history is uncertain.

Unfortunately, things look grim for the relationship between he and the only NHL club he’s known.

Matthews’ time with with the Toronto Maple Leafs may soon be up.

There is reason to believe that he’ll be out the door as soon as his deal expires. The Leafs will do everything they can to keep their superstar player. Ultimately, he will be influenced by a variety of factors.

Lack of Toronto Maple Leafs Team Success

Fans are exhausted seeing their beloved team get beat by the Florida Panthers. Imagine what that does to the players’ psyche.

There is only so much losing any person can take before deciding a change is needed. With his contract coming to an end, it would be a natural break away point for Matthews to leave the Toronto Maple Leafs and try and find a club where he will enjoy post season success.

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