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Elliotte Friedman doesn't doubt that Leafs roster will have ramifications for lack of response to brutal Auston Matthews hit
Auston Matthews suffered a grade-three MCL tear from a knee-on-knee hit by Radko Gudas, who received a five-game suspension, while the Leafs await surgery decision.
- On Thursday, Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs captain, suffered a grade three MCL tear after a knee-on-knee hit by Radko Gudas during their 6-4 win over the Anaheim Ducks.
- The NHL suspended Ducks captain Radko Gudas for five games over the hit, describing the defenseman as having a reputation for dirty play.
- Elliotte Friedman said on March 14 that the Leafs are hopeful Matthews won't need surgery, but the club won't know for about another week.
- Without Matthews, analysts say the Leafs could perform worse, and Toronto is only four points better than St. Louis; Boston holds Toronto's first-round pick unless it falls into the top five from last year's Brandon Carlo trade, with a 2027 or 2028 first-round pick as backup.
- Even if Matthews misses time next season, the organization emphasizes building a sustainable, long-term roster and urges avoiding rash offseason decisions, according to team leaders and analysts.
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Elliotte Friedman doesn't doubt that Leafs roster will have ramifications for lack of response to brutal Auston Matthews hit
Auston Matthews' Toronto Maple Leafs teammates were heavily criticized for their collective lack of response to Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas' hit on their captain during their game on Thursday.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right3Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Center, 37% Right
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources are Center, 37% of the sources lean Right
38% Center
L 25%
C 38%
R 37%
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