Gudas Hit Sparks Matthews Future, Mammoth Eye Thomas Trade

0:00This is Corey with NHL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. A controversial knee-on knee hit by Radco Gudas on Toronto Maple Leaf star Austin Matthews has sparked big questions for the team. Team mates showed little response during the game, fuelling talk about roster dynamics and loyalty. This incident could shake up Matthews' future in Toronto, especially with his injury keeping him out. Others worry it highlights deeper issues that might push the captain toward changes this summer. Meanwhile, the Utah Mammoth plan to circle back on trade talks for St. Louis Blue Center Robert Thomas. They see him as a top-line fit to speed up their rise toward playoff contention. In Vancouver, the conucks are mapping a patient rebuild that ownership backs for up to five years. They still aim to keep useful depth, like Teddy Bluger, who wants more term on a new deal. The Edmonton Oilers are scouting college-free agent TJ Hughes from Michigan, a promising center

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