Important Turn of Events with Matthews' Contract. <img src='https://i.marqueur.com/habsetlnh/i/photo/284840.webp' width='100%' border='0' alt='image' loading='lazy' defer /> 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. 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. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><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>