Here is the next destination of Auston Matthews according to bookmakers, and it's a real surprise
The future of Toronto Maple Leafs star, Auston Matthews, is a real puzzle for the organization.
He will begin his last contract year during the next season and will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of it. This means that the Leafs could lose their star player for absolutely nothing if he decided to test free agency in the summer of 2024.
In such a situation where the future is very unpredictable, it is always interesting to look at the bookmakers to contemplate what would be the most popular destination according to forecasters.
This is what the daily Toronto Sun informs us and we learn that according to the popular site BetOnline.ag, a very surprising destination would be at the top of the list to welcome Matthews.
While many thought that the Arizona Coyotes would be the team all set to sign the Leafs' number 34, due to the connection with his birthplace, it is not ultimately the most popular city according to sports betting.
It is rather the Chicago Blackhawks who win the bettors' award.
It is clear that a Connor Bedard would certainly come into play in the equation, and Chicago is likely to have a lot of extra money in their salary cap to sign the 25-year-old center.
Imagine an attack composed of Matthews and Bedard in the same top-6, it would be amazing to see!
Credit: HabsolumentFan
| POLL | ||
What will happen to Auston Matthews for 2024? | ||
| Stay in Toronto | 94 | 40.7 % |
| Signs in Chicago | 38 | 16.5 % |
| Joins the Arizona Coyotes | 22 | 9.5 % |
| Trade to another team | 77 | 33.3 % |
| List of polls | ||
