According to hockey rumors, the Chicago Blackhawks have shown a keen interest in Matthews. The team's general manager is reportedly determined to strengthen his squad for the coming seasons. The Toronto Maple Leafs, meanwhile, are reportedly reluctant to part with their star player. Auston Matthews is under contract with the team until 2024, and negotiations for a contract extension are ongoing. Nevertheless, rumors persist that Matthews may be ready for a change of scenery and new challenges with another NHL team. According to information reported by the <a href='https://torontosun.com/sports/chicago-blackhawks-favourite-to-land-auston-matthews' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Toronto Sun</a> website, the Chicago Blackhawks are positioning themselves as the favorites to sign talented field hockey player Auston Matthews, according to oddsmakers at <i>BetOnline.ag</i>. <blockquote class=twitter-tweet><p lang=en dir=ltr>ICYMI: If Auston Matthews and the <a href=https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>@MapleLeafs</a> part ways, the Chicago Blackhawks are the favourite to land the scoring superstar.<a href=https://t.co/zbKuvkaO5b>https://t.co/zbKuvkaO5b</a>- Toronto Sun (@TheTorontoSun) <a href=https://twitter.com/TheTorontoSun/status/1658841378174926849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>May 17, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src=https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js charset=utf-8> In the coming months, hockey fans will be keeping a close eye on whether the Chicago Blackhawks succeed in completing this major transfer and luring Auston Matthews to their ranks. Let's just say that the arrival of Connor Bedard will certainly help them sign other good players.