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Toronto Maple Leafs share concerns about Auston Matthews' health ahead of season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 4:54 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Toronto Maple Leafs share concerns about Auston Matthews' health ahead of season

Summary

The Toronto Maple Leafs have expressed concerns regarding Auston Matthews' health as the NHL season approaches. ESPN analyst Ray Ferraro highlighted potential lingering issues from Matthews' past injuries based on his personal experiences. Ferraro noted that Matthews' performance could significantly impact his next contract negotiations, as discussions around a $15 million deal are underway. Analysts debated whether Matthews can regain his previous form after two subpar seasons and if pressure exists to perform at a high level. The situation adds uncertainty for the Maple Leafs as they head into the coming season.

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Status Watch

•Ray Ferraro raised concerns about Auston Matthews' potential lingering injuries.
•Matthews' performance may influence his next contract with the Maple Leafs.
•Analysts discussed the implications of a $15 million deal for Matthews.
•Ferraro emphasized more uncertainties around the Maple Leafs than previous seasons.
•Matthews has experienced two disappointing seasons after injuries.

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4:54 AMYahoo Sports — Maple Leafs Handed Worrying Auston Matthews Health Claim

What they're saying

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have received a worrying claim about Auston Matthews’ health ahead of the next NHL season.Former hockey player and now ESPN analyst Ray Ferraro joined Bryan Hayes, Jeff O’Neill and Jamie McLennan on a recent edition of TSN’s OverDrive to discuss several topics about the Leafs.Among what they talked about, they touched […] The post Maple Leafs Handed Worrying Auston Matthews Health Claim appeared first on HEAVY.
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