Should the Toronto Maple Leafs Consider Trading Auston Matthews to Reset the Franchise?

Talk surrounding the future of the Toronto Maple Leafs roster has intensified over the past week as the organization appears headed toward seller status at the NHL trade deadline. Will ownership allow Brad Treliving to oversee the sell-off even if a change in the front office seems likely this offseason? Should the Leafs consider a franchise-altering move involving Auston Matthews to truly reset things? And how important is a bottom-five finish when everything shakes out? We break down all of it and more. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/UODjdv4faeM (0:00) – The big picture (03:00) – It’s time to pick a lane (12:30) – Exploring Matthews and Nylander trade scenarios (14:26) – DraftKings break (15:57) – Does Matthews want to stay through a rebuild? (21:14) – Why a bottom-five finish is essential (26:00) – Bringing back a President of Hockey Ops? Follow us on tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCgnU5Tj0yJx0QN6IjYPwqLA Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkinbudsleafs/ Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code THPN. That’s code THPN to turn five bucks into $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings — The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Restrictions apply. Bet must win to receive Bonus Bets which expire in 7 days. Minimum odds required. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot co slash audio. Limited time offer. Copyright NHL 2025. All Rights Reserved. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.