With all the talk surrounding Mitch Marner's future status with the Maple Leafs, his linemate and best friend Auston Matthews has given his thoughts on the matter.

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews feels that his star teammate Mitch Marner has done well in handling everything that has come with being in a contract year.

The Toronto Maple Leafs, amid a playoff push, are struggling with three consecutive losses and aim to rectify their defensive issues. Key players like

Toronto Maple Leafs add experienced Philadelphia Flyers player to join star forward Auston Matthews for 2024-25 NHL season

Auston Matthews, the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, has faced criticism for his performance this NHL season. His gesture of gifting a hockey stic

Auston Matthews and the Toronto Maple Leafs lost 3-2 in a shootout to the San Jose Sharks on Monday. The Sharks are the worst-performing team in the league this season with a record of 16-37-9, making the loss especially frustrating. Matthews had 15 shot attempts and six on goal but he struggled to finish.

Here's why: Marner is finishing up the final year of a 6-year, $65.4 million contract with the Leafs. The right wing will be a free agent July 1, and he ranks as the best player who will be available once teams are allowed to start bidding on the league's most talented players.