Auston Matthews was unjustly excluded from the NHL Network's Quarter Century Team, which features standout players since 2000. While notable players such as Patrice Bergeron, Sidney Crosby, and Pavel Datsyuk were included, Matthews' talent warrants his slot. Despite a recent injury, Matthews has a superior goal record compared to Leon Draisaitl in significantly fewer games, reinforcing the argument that he should have at least been considered for the list. His performance suggests he could finish as one of the best Toronto Maple Leafs players of all time.
Auston Matthews is clearly the player that should have been at the very least considered and should probably be on this list over some names.
Matthews has scored two more goals than Draisaitl has in his career, in 161 fewer games.
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