"I really believe that the driver in all of this is two things for Keith Pelley: who he names as manager and how that new manager fits with Auston Matthews. Auston Matthews has two years left on his contract, and he has a full no-move clause. Is this going to be a scenario where Auston Matthews maybe feels it's best to explore options outside of Toronto, which would change how you're looking at who the next coach would be."
"You can't put the cart before the horse here. As much as you want to make sure you get the right coach, if you don't get the right person in place in the manager's office, then you run the risk of not being able to advance to where you want to be."
The Toronto Maple Leafs have five regular-season games left in the 2025-26 season. Key decisions await, especially concerning captain Auston Matthews and the hiring of a new general manager. Former NHL GM Craig Button emphasizes the importance of pairing the new manager with Matthews, who has two years left on his contract and a no-move clause. Current head coach Craig Berube's future is uncertain, as the team struggles with a 32-31-14 record. The new general manager must be chosen wisely to ensure the team's success moving forward.
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