Toronto Maple Leafs face trade deadline pressure amid Auston Matthews scrutiny

As the NHL trade deadline approaches, the Toronto Maple Leafs are unsure about the direction of their roster and their captain, Auston Matthews; as rumors about NHL trades grow stronger, management needs to find a balance between being competitive in the short term and planning for the long term. This week is going to be very important for the NHL. Along with a lot of big news coming out. There are questions about player availability, locker room dynamics, and Matthews’ future.