The Toronto Maple Leafs face their most important offseason in decades after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2015-16. John Chayka, newly hired general manager, is expected to make major roster decisions. NHL insider Chris Johnston reports the team is willing to discuss any players except Auston Matthews, signaling openness to major trades. The team has spent significant time on Matthews’ situation, and league chatter suggests they are more willing to listen to players than in the past. Morgan Rielly and William Nylander have no-movement clauses, while Chayka is considering options beyond his captain. Chayka and Matthews are scheduled to meet about the team’s future and Matthews’ views, with no date released.
"“One of the things I've been told by other teams with the Leafs is that the message that's come out from their front office is that they're willing to discuss any players on their roster, except Auston Matthews,” Johnson said on the Chris Johnson Show."
"“They're open to hearing what you have to say on any player but Matthews. We've spent a lot of time talking about the Matthews' situation. I don't think there's anything new to update there. I find it kind of interesting. The word around the league is they're willing to listen to a lot of players, who, in the past, they haven't been.”"
"“Keep in mind, guys like Morgan Rielly and William Nylander have no-movement clauses. John Chayka is considering basically anything outside of his captain.” Johnson added."
"John Chayka had said that he and the Maple Leafs captain are scheduled to meet regarding the team's future as well as his thoughts on the organization moving forward. No date was released, and the conversation could have happened leading to this report."
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