As the Toronto Maple Leafs journeyed into the Delta Center as visitors for the first time since the Coyotes relocated to Utah, Matthews felt conflicted about experiencing NHL hockey in a new city.

With the NHL trade deadline approaching, Auston Matthews made his expectations clear. He wants the Toronto Maple Leafs to add pieces for a playoff push. Following his coach Craig Berube's stated desire "to better our team" ahead of the deadline,

Toronto Maple Leafs’ captain Auston Matthews came out and stated that he would love to see a boost to the Maple Leafs lineup heading into the home stretch of the season.