Matthews' Leafs Future Uncertain, Key Talks This Summer

0:00Welcome to NHL News Today, two minutes of updates that matter to NHL fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The Toronto Maple Leafs are struggling through a tough season, and now there's uncertainty about their star captain Austin Matthews. NHL insider Elliott Friedman reports that Matthews' future with the team will be decided this summer during meetings with the front office. The Leafs have faced setbacks, including the loss of Mitch Mariner, without strong replacements, taking this year even harder for the roster. Fans and Leafs nation are on edge, having endured a disappointing campaign filled with losses and little hope for playoffs. With only 18 games left, the team hopes to perform well enough to hold onto their first round pick in the 2026 NHL draft. Once the season wraps up, those key talks will happen, giving a clearer picture of the roster for the 2026-2027 season. This story is made possible by our sponsor, See the episode description. Some chase piece. I put my head in it, S-O-L-I-SOLI-PILLOW.com.