While all the rumors are pointing to Auston Matthews being on the free agent market next season or with the Coyotes, the Maple Leafs center made a very clear statement. <q>My intention is absolutely to stay here in Toronto and I want to sign a contract extension before the start of next season. - Auston Matthews</q> <blockquote class=twitter-tweet><p lang=en dir=ltr>He adds he wants to sign a contract extension before the start of next season... 👀👀👀 <a href=https://t.co/rdE3koB0M1>pic.twitter.com/rdE3koB0M1</a>- TVA Sports (@TVASports) <a href=https://twitter.com/TVASports/status/1658142378593492993?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>May 15, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src=https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js charset=utf-8>