Sharks Should Target Auston Matthews, If He's Available
The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to make some massive changes this summer, and while Mitchell Marner and John Tavares are expected to test the open market, Auston Matthews is another potential trade target. In a recent article from Daily Faceoff, the idea of them trading Matthews was released, and the San Jose Sharks should be all over him.
Matthews, who is 27 years old, is one of, if not the best, goal scorers in the NHL today. This season, he scored 33 goals and added 45 assists for 78 points through 67 games. In the previous campaign during the 2023-24 season, he had an incredibly impressive 69-goal campaign. He dealt with some injuries this season, which may have lessened his production, so if he is fully healthy next season, he could bounce back.
Matthews has a $13.25 million cap hit and has a full no-movement clause (NMC), which gives him full power over whether he gets traded or not. In the rare case he's open to a move, and would consider the Sharks as a destination, they should be willing to put plenty of assets toward bringing him in.
Bringing in an elite goal scorer like Matthews could elevate the Sharks from rebuilder to contender almost immediately. Placing him alongside Macklin Celebrini could also elevate Celebrini's game in a big way moving forward. It would be tough to convince Matthews to join a rebuilding team, but if the Maple Leafs are truly going for a complete retool, he may not want to stick around.
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