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Auston Matthews Is Noncommittal About His Future with the Toronto Maple Leafs

Matthews said he cannot predict the future as the Maple Leafs hire new leadership after missing the postseason and ending with 53 points in 60 games.

  • On Thursday, Captain Auston Matthews was noncommittal about his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs, speaking for the first time since suffering a season-ending MCL tear on March 12.
  • Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment CEO Keith Pelley fired general manager Brad Treliving last month, retaining PBI Sports to evaluate candidates as the organization plans a roster retool.
  • Matthews stated, "I can't predict the future," adding the team must hire new leadership and management before he can assess his path forward.
  • Head coach Craig Berube said Thursday he expects to return next season, even as Toronto finished last in the Atlantic Division.
  • Accepting responsibility for the team's failure, Matthews cited a lack of consistency throughout the year, emphasizing that players must compete better to avoid further organizational turnover.
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Auston Matthews is noncommittal about his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs

Auston Matthews was noncommittal about his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs after they missed the playoffs for the first time in his NHL career.

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Global News broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
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