Summary
Auston Matthews recently won an Olympic gold medal with the U.S. hockey team. Upon his return to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Matthews was booed by home fans, leading some people online to suggest he request a trade. Matthews does not currently plan to leave the team.
Key Facts
- Auston Matthews is the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs and the U.S. men's hockey team.
- Matthews recently won an Olympic gold medal with the U.S. team.
- Upon returning to Toronto, Matthews was booed by local fans after beating Canada in the Olympics.
- Online fans have encouraged Matthews to ask for a trade from the Maple Leafs.
- Matthews is a free agent in two years and has not won a Stanley Cup yet.
- The Maple Leafs might trade other players but assured Matthews he will not be traded this season.
- Matthews has played with the Maple Leafs since being drafted first overall about ten years ago.
