Matthews Noise Circles Toronto's Missing Link

The chatter around Auston Matthews in Toronto refuses to fade as the Leafs limp into the Olympic break, with insiders pointing to one glaring gap that's holding back their captain's dominance. Fans and front offices alike whisper about his dip from Hart Trophy form-26 goals in 49 games isn't bad, but it's not the all-zones terror we've seen torch leagues for years. Both sides just reaffirmed their bond through 2028, yet trade hypotheticals from San Jose to L.A.