Confirmed with Link: Leafs sign F Auston Matthews to extension (4 years, $13.25M AAV)

[leafs in five]

Why wait a year go to a different team when he's worshipped here and can lock in that money now. And considering how generous we've been, he might figure that in 4 years he can really cash in on an 8 year deal despite being past his prime. As far as playing for free in the postseason, that's over the top cynycal IMO but even if that is a consideration, it's not like the number of games is that daunting.

because he doesn't care about being worshipped and only cares about money?

 

[BraveCanadian]

He would have gotten even more as a UFA, that is what's obvious.

He wasn't a UFA and so he runs the risk of having another ho-hum season this year and getting much less.

 

[leafs in five]

How? He's still under contract!

right so he makes the same money next year regardless, then gets paid more as a UFA

 

[ACC1224]

He wasn't a UFA and so he runs the risk of having another ho-hum season this year and getting much less.

If he was worried about not performing he would have signed 8 years.

 

[Beaumaris]

Do we like it or hate it?

Hate it,definitely doesn’t deserve that amount.

 

[LeafSteel]

Wrong. Walking as a UFA next season would maximize his earnings.

It's amazing that people who know nothing of the player personally are so convinced they know how he thinks and what his motivations are.


Why would anyone not expect full NMC for the duration?
This is pretty standard stuff for a player of his stature.

A very simple question asked because it hadn’t been mentioned one way or another.

It’s now been confirmed. I don’t make assumptions on things and I don’t get why you find the question an odd one to be seeking confirmation, but whatever….

 

[leafs in five]

wonder what kind of season he'd need to have to get paid much less than 13.25 as a 26 year old UFA

 

[Gary Nylund]

because he doesn't care about being worshipped and only cares about money?

As I said, being able to lock in the money now instead of waiting a year and risking injury is quite important if all he cares about is money.

 

[Gallagbi]

If he was worried about not performing he would have signed 8 years.

Feels like a lot of contradictions in the made up stories on this one.

It'll be nice to get back to the "only 3 more years until he signs in LA narratives"

 

[BraveCanadian]

right so he makes the same money next year regardless, then gets paid more as a UFA

*could* get paid more.. for now he'll have to "settle" for being the highest paid hockey player..

If he was worried about not performing he would have signed 8 years.

25 year olds still think they are immortal

 

[Gallagbi]

As I said, being able to lock in the money now instead of waiting a year and risking injury is quite important if all he cares about is money.

...but not so much to lock in another 50+M?

 

[Gary Nylund]

wonder what kind of season he'd need to have to get paid much less than 13.25 as a 26 year old UFA

If he puts up 85 points again, it's hard to see him getting more than that, that's for sure.

 

[Ziggdiezan]

Wrong. Walking as a UFA next season would maximize his earnings.

It's amazing that people who know nothing of the player personally are so convinced they know how he thinks and what his motivations are.


Why would anyone not expect full NMC for the duration?
This is pretty standard stuff for a player of his stature.

Perhaps, I doubt teams would he throwing a 4 year term at Matthews as a UFA

 

[Petrus]

If he was worried about not performing he would have signed 8 years.

Excellent point. Matthew's took all the risk on this one.

 

[TheOne]

I mean, it is a job.

I thought his job was to win a cup?

 

[Gary Nylund]

...but not so much to lock in another 50+M?

He could have done that, but he gives up the chance to sign another massive deal 4 years from now. There are pros and cons for doing it either way.

 

[Ziggdiezan]

Nah. We should clearly all strive to endlessly berate and make false statements about our players, team, GM, President, etc. on an internet forum, because some of the best players this franchise has ever seen had the nerve to sign fair, completely justified contracts.

Curious on some examples of franchise players signing a 4 year deal on the 2nd contract after their ELC. Especially after already signing a shorter term 1st contract. All the recentish guys i can think of that signed the 5 year terms followed them up with 8+ year deals.

 

[Gallagbi]

He could have done that, but he gives up the chance to sign another massive deal 4 years from now. There are pros and cons for doing it either way.

Always pro's and con's but its an odd hypothetical some are working from.

Feels like a lot of contradictory story telling.

The greediest player in the NHL passed up an opportunity to make more in UFA. The arrogant prick needed to be the highest paid player, but was scared he'd have a down year. So he wanted security in the dollars, but passed on approx $50M in the back-half of the deal, so he could gamble on a big payday at 31 rather than next year when the cap is seeing the biggest jump in 5+ years.

 

[BayStBullies]

I guess he isn't going to Arizona

 

[ACC1224]

25 year olds still think they are immortal

Then he'd walk to UFA and maximize his greedy little heart.

 

[ShaneFalco]

You had me at contending team.

That's fair

 

[ACC1224]

Perhaps, I doubt teams would he throwing a 4 year term at Matthews as a UFA

IMO, Teams would throw whatever he wants at him to get him to sign.

 

[ShaneFalco]

so we're a contending team now

Regualr season powerhouse and could be a contending team if there was any room left to add

 

[ToneDog]

I guess he isn't going to Arizona

Waiting for new arena to be built and will then bolt after shitting the bed in the playoffs the next 5 years.

 

[ACC1224]

Always pro's and con's but its an odd hypothetical some are working from.

Feels like a lot of contradictory story telling.

The greediest player in the NHL passed up an opportunity to make more in UFA. The arrogant prick needed to be the highest paid player, but was scared he'd have a down year. So he wanted security in the dollars, but passed on approx $50M in the back-half of the deal, so he could gamble on a big payday at 31 rather than next year when the cap is seeing the biggest jump in 5+ years.

That seems to be the gist of it.