Matthews’ Hidden Trade Clause Suddenly Jumps Into View

Auston Matthews always comes with the spotlight, but this is the kind of wrinkle front offices notice when the room goes quiet. Frank Seravalli has surfaced a trade-clause angle that does not usually get much airtime, and that is enough to get every suit in the league doing the math. With a player of Matthews’ stature, even the fine print can change the temperature of an offseason fast.