Important Turn of Events with Matthews' Contract. <div align='center' style='padding-top:20px;padding-bottom:20px;'><img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/284840.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /></div> David Pagnotta from the Fourth Period has revealed some interesting information: it seems highly unlikely that Auston Matthews and the Leafs will reach an agreement. However, Matthews is not willing to commit for more than five years. <q>Auston Matthews' contract situation is far from resolved. The options are narrowing down to a 3, 4, or 5-year term. Anything beyond five years is off the table.</q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/budsallday34/status/1676644986840834049'> </a></blockquote></div> <h3>Toronto's Best Option</h3> The main goal now is to secure an extension with Matthews. However, his reluctance to commit for more than five years raises questions about his long-term future as a Maple Leaf. Could this indicate a possible trade down the line? The return could be potentially astonishing. As seen on Hockey Patrol - <a href='https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/Major-turn-of-events-with-Auston-Matthews-contract-negotiations' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Major turn of events with Matthews contract negotiations</a>