Elliotte Friedman’s latest insider comments have made Auston Matthews’ long-term future with the Toronto Maple Leafs a hot topic in the NHL. Matthews wants to see more belief in the direction of the franchise toward the Stanley Cup before signing long-term, Friedman revealed. Matthews’ belief in the team’s future ambitions, with John Chayka reshaping the organization’s plans, could be very impactful on Toronto’s offseason decisions.