Friedman: Matthews Not Leaving Leafs Despite Trade Rumors

0:00It's March 29th. This is NHL News Today, your AI-powered teen coverage. Insider Elliott Friedman is telling Toronto Maple Leaf Spans to chill on the rumors about Austin Matthews wanting a trade. He's pushing back hard against talk that the star forward is eyeing the exit door this summer. Blately, whispers have linked Matthews to western teens, like the Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, or Minnesota Wild. That chatter picked up after the Leafs had a rough season, and Matthews suffered a season ending injury. Fans are buzzing because of the team's struggles, wondering if Matthews in Toronto might part ways. Some think he's frustrated enough to bounce. But Freeman points out both sides could hold truth. Matthews might not be thrilled right now, yet still committed to fixing things and shining without. Mitch Marner. For now, it's all speculation. So let's see how Matthews heals up and what the Leafs do next off season.