Auston Matthews avoided discussing his future with the Toronto Maple Leafs following the team’s final regular-season game, a loss to Ottawa that confirmed they would miss the playoffs for the first time since the 2016-17 season.
The 28-year-old captain, sidelined since mid-March with a torn MCL, addressed reporters while wearing a brace on his left knee and leaning on a counter for support. He stated he could not predict what comes next, emphasizing that front office changes must occur before any personal decisions are made.