<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Globe and Mail]]></title><link>https://www.theglobeandmail.com</link><atom:link href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arc/outboundfeeds/rss/author/18330950/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><description><![CDATA[The Globe and Mail News Feed]]></description><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:23:34 +0000</lastBuildDate><language>en-ca</language><copyright>Copyright 2024 The Globe and Mail Inc. 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It’s time to get out]]></title><link>https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/article-auston-matthews-trade-toronto-maple-leafs-nhl/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/article-auston-matthews-trade-toronto-maple-leafs-nhl/</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Cathal Kelly]]></dc:creator><description><![CDATA[Like in any relationship, a non-answer to a direct question is an answer in itself]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:27:01 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/resizer/v2/SAVDRGY6RBGOPKDFIPQT2HAEYU.JPG?auth=c1b703d4193b8b3d3cb9e361e0369ec24f3348736f610319698950634cf4ebc2&smart=true&width=4800&height=3394" alt="At the Maple Leafs' end of season media availability, team captain Auston Matthews didn't give a direct answer to a question about his desire to remain with the club. 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