{"id":544278,"date":"2026-04-06T19:55:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T19:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/544278\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T19:55:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T19:55:16","slug":"maple-leafs-auston-matthews-william-nylander-linked-to-pittsburgh-penguins-trade-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/544278\/","title":{"rendered":"Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews, William Nylander linked to Pittsburgh Penguins trade"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s not a given that the Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> will trade Auston Matthews or William Nylander.<\/p>\n

But if the Leafs want to go into full remodeling mode this offseason, it’s not impossible. And if that happens, keep an eye on the Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Neither Matthews nor Nylander would come cheap in a deal. The acquiring team would need a lot to send back to Toronto.<\/p>\n

On paper, the Penguins have a lot.<\/p>\n

The Athletic’s Josh Yohe<\/a> said this in a recent podcast appearance:<\/p>\n

“I think (Nylander and Kyle Dubas) do have a good relationship, and I think the Penguins would certainly be equipped to make such a deal, both financially and with the number of picks they have at their disposal. Yeah, and I mean the Penguins would be on the short list if Auston Matthews wants out, I don\u2019t think there\u2019s any question about that, so that\u2019s something to consider.”<\/p>\n

MORE:\u00a0Maple Leafs’ 9-year streak is officially over<\/a><\/p>\n

Matthews has two years remaining on his contract. Nylander still has six years on his deal.<\/p>\n

Dubas previously served as the GM with the Maple Leafs, and he was around when both star forwards signed their big extensions, before he departed for Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n

The Penguins still have the old guard around, led by Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. It’d be a bold way to move into the future to acquire the clear replacement as a potential face of the franchise in either Matthews or Nylander.<\/p>\n

It’s not a given that it would work, but it might. It’s a headline-grabbing possibility, to be sure.<\/p>\n

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