Auston Matthews leaving Maple Leafs? Insider comments ignite speculation about his future in Toronto

Auston Matthews has carried the weight of Toronto’s expectations for years, and that weight feels heavier as another season moves forward without clear playoff certainty. The Maple Leafs remain one of hockey’s most scrutinized teams, not because of regular-season success, but because of what keeps slipping away in April and May. With that history in the background, conversations around Matthews are no longer whispers....