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Examining the NHL's highest paid players: Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews leads the way following extension

Matthews will be paid $13.25 million annually as a result of his new deal

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Published: 1 year ago

William Nylander can't stop running into Leafs fans while on vacation

William Nylander doesn’t seem all that phased by the pressure of playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the worldwide recognition that comes with it. Speaking to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek for the latest edition of the 32 Thou

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Published: 1 year ago

What Auston Matthews’ precedent-breaking four-year contract means for the Maple Leafs’ future

In the end, this contract negotiation was all about what Auston Matthews wanted. As an elite player at a premium position and a pending UFA in his mid-20s, he can more or less write his own check. It’s clearly not a player or position a team can re

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Published: 1 year ago

Tavares Weighs in on Matthews New Maple Leafs Contract (Video)

Auston Matthews finally signed his contract extension. And, by doing so, he’s made headlines once again. His new contract starts in the 2024-25 season and locks him into a four-year…

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Published: 1 year ago

Auston Matthews is committed to winning the Stanley Cup as a Toronto Maple Leaf

‘Papi’ isn’t going anywhere, anytime soon. Auston Matthews, in true baller fashion, broke his own news and has committed to winning as a Toronto Maple Leaf. His four-year extension which pays him $13.25 million per season, keeps Matthews in blu

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Published: 1 year ago

7 Cool Things About Ex-Maple Leafs’ Captain Mats Sundin

Mats Sundin played for the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1994 to 2008. Over his tenure with the team, he was their captain and their leader. He’s currently the franchise leader…

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Published: 1 year ago

Auston Matthews Extension Could Cement His Legacy in Toronto

With the extension of Auston Matthews, the Toronto Maple Leafs have officially overcome the biggest obstacle of the offseason. Matthews happily tweeted out the news before the team or NHL…

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Published: 1 year ago

5 records Matthews could break in his career with the Leafs

If he doesn’t have the case for it already, Auston Matthews has a decent shot at becoming the greatest player to suit up for the Toronto Maple Leafs in team history. Sure, he might not have the Stanley Cups of some of the team’s most decorated i

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Published: 1 year ago

Snapshots: McDavid, Kuznetsov, Matthews

Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews will always be inextricably linked. They were selected with back-to-back first-overall picks by, as of now, the two best Canadian teams in the league. Therefore, it’s not surprising public discourse has shifted

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Published: 1 year ago

Thoughts on why Auston Matthews’ four-year extension is a win for the Leafs

Some may think Auston Matthews should have signed for longer term, or even less money. Others will love the extension. Justin Bourne explains why it’s a win-win for both player and team.

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Published: 1 year ago

Auston Matthews isn’t a bargain but the deal still works out for the Maple Leafs

There is still a lot that we don’t yet know about the new Auston Matthews contract but for now, in theory, there is a lot to like about it. It won’t particularly matter if the deal is buyout proof or not, if it’s front loaded or not, or whether

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Published: 1 year ago

Auston Matthews’ Extension Ignites Draisaitl’s Next Contract Talks

The post Auston Matthews’ Extension Ignites Draisaitl’s Next Contract Talks appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Auston Matthews' record-breaking contract sparks comparisons, raising questions about Leon Draisaitl's upcoming negotiation. The post Au

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Published: 1 year ago