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Auston Matthews Scouting Reports

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This likely results in the overall ratings prior to 2023 being decreased in comparison to reports since Sept 2023.

For an `Apples to Apples` comparison between players, we recommend only comparing reports before, or after, Sept 2023.
Results will average out accordingly as more data is accumulated.
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WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

Most Recent Report Summary

Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 26
89
FP
Projection: Elite/Franchise Player
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: Sep. 17, 1997
Height: 6' 3 | 191 cm
Weight: 216 lbs | 98 kg
Drafted: 1 overall, 2016 round 1 (Logo of the Toronto Maple Leafs TOR)

PROGRESSION

Reports

Report #4

Nov. 30, 2023 (Updated Dec. 3, 2023)
Contract: $58,195,000 over 5 years (Cap hit: $11,640,250)
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 26
89
FP
Projection: Elite/Franchise Player
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Matthews has been streaky so far in 23/24. There's another level to his game. Over a ten game segment - November 6th - 30th - he scored 3G-5A - but only 1G-4A in the last nine games of the segment and had a (-5) There have been other inconsistencies as well - including his physicality dropping off and his face-off winning percentage ranging from 30% - 60% game to game.
Continues to be deployed in all situations Averages 21:27 TOI - 16:36 ES - 3:37 PP#1 - 1:14PK
Can't discount how dangerous a goal scorer he can be, but he scored 11G in four games (including 3 hat tricks) and 3G in the other seventeen games to start the year.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2023-24Toronto Maple LeafsNHL8169381073120
2022-23Toronto Maple LeafsNHL744045853120
2021-22Toronto Maple LeafsNHL7360461062018
  • Compete/Consistency: 89
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 80
  • Hockey IQ: 88
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 99
  • Penalty Kill: 60
  • Power Play: 99
  • Physicality: 85
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 89
  • Shot: 99
  • Skating: 88

Report #3

Nov. 24, 2023 (Updated Nov. 25, 2023)
Contract: $58,195,000 over 5 years (Cap hit: $11,640,250)
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 26
89
FP
Projection: Elite/Franchise Player
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Matthews has scored 14 goals in his first 18GP, but he's only contributed 1G-1A in his most recent five game segment. His TOI has ranged from 16:35 - 22:28 over the stretch. He's being deployed in all situations. He continues to provide ample push back / use his size to his advantage. His face-off winning percentage is 53%.
Matthews has been streaky so far this season. In the previous five game segment he scored 6G-2A.
Monitor the hard match-ups his line will receive vs Pittsburgh, and how his line responds. He might get a healthy dose of Sydney Crosby vs the Pens.
Elite shooter. Ability to attack off the rush with speed. Establishing himself as a player who can be counted on to do more than just score goals. Being used in all situations.
27 hits / 20 shot blocks so far this season.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2023-24Toronto Maple LeafsNHL8169381073120
2022-23Toronto Maple LeafsNHL744045853120
2021-22Toronto Maple LeafsNHL7360461062018
  • Compete/Consistency: 89
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 80
  • Hockey IQ: 88
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 99
  • Penalty Kill: 60
  • Power Play: 99
  • Physicality: 85
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 89
  • Shot: 99
  • Skating: 88

Report #2

Sep. 27, 2023 (Updated Oct. 3, 2023)
Contract: $58,195,000 over 5 years (Cap hit: $11,640,250)
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 26
87
FP
Projection: Elite/Franchise Player
Trending: Under NHL Contract
His game evolved beyond goal scoring in (22/23)
Led the Leafs forward group in shot blocks (92)
Took an incredible amount of face-offs (1049) and won 52.43%
More bump and lean to his game in the trenches
Plays with power and speed in transition.
Elite goal scorer. Primary ice has come at ES and PP. Averaged 20:16 TOI. Three zone detail has improved to the point he is auditioning for time on the PK
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2023-24Toronto Maple LeafsNHL8169381073120
2022-23Toronto Maple LeafsNHL744045853120
2021-22Toronto Maple LeafsNHL7360461062018
  • Compete/Consistency: 88
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 80
  • Hockey IQ: 88
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 99
  • Penalty Kill: 30
  • Power Play: 99
  • Physicality: 78
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 89
  • Shot: 99
  • Skating: 88

Report #1

Feb. 21, 2022 (Updated Jul. 12, 2022)
Contract: $58,195,000 over 5 years (Cap hit: $11,640,250)
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 24
72
FP
Projection: Elite/Franchise Player
Trending: Up
The most pure goal scorer in the NHL
Can play quick and fast for his stature
Elite thinker in the offensive zone with a lethal release.
At times his overall detail can be better but it has improved over the years
Playing heavier / harder in big games.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2021-22Toronto Maple LeafsNHL7360461062018
2020-21Toronto Maple LeafsNHL524125662110
2019-20Toronto Maple LeafsNHL70473380198
  • Compete/Consistency: 65
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 70
  • Hockey IQ: 73
  • Penalty Kill: 20
  • Power Play: 90
  • Physicality: 23
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 80
  • Shot: 100
  • Skating: 77
Weighting
  • 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
  • 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
  • 8%: Shot
  • 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality