Matthews' Future Uncertain as Leafs Face Offseason Decisions

0:00On March 24, Toronto may believe Captain Austin Matthews wrapped up a rough season with a knee injury that ended his year early. At 23 years old and two years from free agency, he's the team's cornerstone player. His representatives talked with lease management before the Olympic break about plans for next season. Those sides might reconnect in the coming two or three months to map out the future. Insiders like Chris Johnson question if the injury and the team's flat reaction signal the end of Matthew's time in Toronto. After this disappointing campaign, big shifts could hit the franchise by June. Matthews holds a full no movement clause which would limit any trade value to something like the three young prospects and first round pick Vancouver, got for Quinn Hughes. Meanwhile, Anaheim Duck's center Mesa McTavish, 23, got healthy scratched twice last week after a slow start to his six year. $7 million a year deal, sparking trade buzz with teams like Philadelphia. As these stories unfold into the off season, expect clearer paths for both stars and their clubs.

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