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Auston Matthews addresses relationship with Mitch Marner after trade

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 12:35 AM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Auston Matthews addresses relationship with Mitch Marner after trade

Summary

Auston Matthews spoke about his current relationship with former teammate Mitch Marner, who was traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Vegas Golden Knights over a year ago. Matthews expressed happiness for Marner’s success, as he has contributed significantly in the playoffs for Vegas, reaching the Stanley Cup Final. The Maple Leafs, however, missed the playoffs and underwent extensive changes under new general manager John Chayka. Currently, Marner has recorded two goals and nine assists in ten games this season, while Matthews has six goals in nine games.

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By the Numbers

•Matthews and Marner maintain contact after the trade.
•Marner helped Golden Knights reach Stanley Cup Final.
•Maple Leafs missed playoffs and underwent changes.
•Marner has two goals, nine assists this season.
•Matthews has six goals in nine games played.

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12:35 AMYahoo Sports — Leafs’ Auston Matthews Reveals Where He Stands With Mitch Marner

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It’s now been over a year since the Toronto Maple Leafs traded forward Mitch Marner in a blockbuster deal to the Vegas Golden Knights, and both organizations couldn’t have had a more polar opposite 2025-26 season.With the Golden Knights, Marner found himself in the conversation for the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP, helping Vegas […] The post Leafs’ Auston Matthews Reveals Where He Stands With Mitch Marner appeared first on HEAVY.
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