Elliotte Friedman gives major update on Auston Matthews' future with Maple Leafs

Fansided | March 8, 2026

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman shared a new update on Auston Matthews' future with the Toronto Maple Leafs during Saturday's broadcast of the game vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Mar 5, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) skates against the New York Rangers during the third period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images

During the Saturday's Headlines segment in the second intermission of Hockey Night in Canada on Sportsnet, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman shared a new update regarding the future of Auston Matthews with the Toronto Maple Leafs.