Matthews' Future, Habs' Trade Hopes: Podcast Buzz

0:00Here's more NHL news for March 9th. The Toronto Maple Leafs rough season has fans wondering about StarCenter Austin Matthews' long-term future with the team. The 28-year-old has been a key player there for a full decade now. Meanwhile, Montreal Canadian's General Manager Ken Hughes revealed his team pushed hard for a major trade before the deadline, but came up empty. Hughes made it clear there was zero chance of landing Matthews, though he expects the center and Leafs brass to chat about the team's path after this. Season wraps up. He hinted that a big deal for Montreal fell through, but doors could reopen this summer. Talkin' hockey circles suggest Matthews might eye a change, similar to Ottawa Senators forward, Brady Tika-Chuck, who's in his eighth year there. Experts like O'Neill Dow, either, will push to leave this off season, but by 2027, if their teams don't turn things around, it could. It's real, especially with free agency looming close. On the have side, Hughes teased that one bloodbuster move could have sparked others, without

1:02naming names to dodge tampering rules. Reporters speculate he targeted St. Louis Blue Center, Robert Thomas, or New York Ranger Center, Vincent Trollcheck, both likely available later. This buzz has Canadians fans excited for potential summer fireworks while Leafs supporters brace for tough talks ahead. Stay tuned as these stories heat up. CNN is brought to you by our sponsor. Some travel miles to find peace. I just climb into bed and listen. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.