Mammoth news, literally, emerges about Auston Matthews trade rumors from Maple Leafs
This would be a fascinating outcome.
Mammoth news, literally, emerges about Auston Matthews trade rumors from Maple Leafs originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Auston Matthews trade rumors are going to swirl the entire offseason.
Pretty much the only way the Toronto Maple Leafs captain won't be in speculation any longer is in one of two ways: a trade actually happens, or he signs a contract extension. But for now, with Matthews staring at just two years left on his contract, there are still potential deals to be considered. Maybe he decides he wants to stay put and play with the No.
1 pick, presumably Gavin McKenna. But maybe he decides it's time for a fresh start to chase a Stanley Cup. And if that happens, don't count out the Utah Mammoth .
MORE: Sabres 'blend in well with this city' in Game 1 win over Canadiens NHL analyst Jeff Marek said recently that he expects Matthews to go west if a trade happens, and he thinks the Mammoth have the best possible trade package to send Toronto for Matthews. It's fair to wonder if Matthews would even want to go and play in Utah. But if he was up for it, that'd be an NHL-changing move.