"The No-Movement Clause will come into play, so you have to do this together. It's not just your decision to do you, you have to go up to Auston and say 'You know, it's been a rough year and a half now'. Two years when you factor in what happened last year the injury, or the trip to Germany or whatever, it's been a tough two years."
"He might be in a position where he might go up to the Leafs and say 'It's just time for a change'. And, I do believe that this is not something that can happen during this season. This is a summer decision, and I also don't buy that this is Auston the rest of his career -- he's just a 30-goal scorer and he's just completely fell off."
The Toronto Maple Leafs have regressed compared with recent seasons. Captain Auston Matthews has underperformed over the past two years, with injury and other disruptions contributing to the decline. The franchise may seriously consider trading Matthews as a response to sustained struggles. Any trade would be complicated by Matthews' no-movement clause, requiring his consent. Any decision is likely to occur in the summer rather than during the season. Some teams could hesitate because of recent form, but potential landing spots remain possible.
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