Confirmed Signing with Link: [TOR] F Auston Matthews signs extension with the Maple Leafs (4 years, $13.25M AAV)

[TheKrebsCycle]

Mack is in no way similar after outscoring matthews by almosf 30 points

He’s 2 years older and how did they compare the year prior ? They are absolutely in the same tier .

 

[Golden_Jet]

95% signing bonuses again, atta boy Auston. Maximize those tax breaks.

 

[TheGroceryStick]

All said.
I’m happy this drama isn’t going into the year.

We roll on. I really want to have fun watching my team and hockey…. This woulda been a CIRCUS if it dragged on.

Willy is a speed bump, compared to the mountain of distraction AM woulda caused

 

[dirtydanglez]

how does he get more than mackinnon with only half the term

 

[Nineteen67]

Perfect deal for both player and team

Toronto gets all of Matthews “best years” and can sell high if he starts to decline

Matthews can still cash in if he remains a top tier player after this contract

Ha ha. More than likely he gets max bonus every July and NMC every year.

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

how does he get more than mackinnon with only half the term

Younger , Hart and Rocket winner … but yah term could have been better ( 5 or 6 was personally ideal ) .

 

[93gilmour93]

how does he get more than mackinnon with only half the term

Better agent

 

[Craig Button]

This is a garbage contract.

I would have traded him instead

 

[GirardSpinorama]

Younger , Hart and Rocket winner … but yah term could have been better ( 5 or 6 was personally ideal ) .

Hes like barely a year younger and scored almost 30 less points. I guess taylor hall should have also made 10+M after his hart.

 

[Golden_Jet]

Ha ha. More than likely he gets max bonus every July and NMC every year.

Yep base salary is 700k -775k for each season, league minimum.

 

[Craig Button]

He fleeced the leafs twice

 

[GirardSpinorama]

He’s 2 years older and how did they compare the year prior ? They are absolutely in the same tier .

The year prior Mack was the leading goal scorer in the playoffs and won a cup. Something matthews may never come close to.

 

[Haatley]

I mean of course the Nate fans going to come in and protect his guy. End of the day they are all very similar players outside of Mcdavid and each one of the top 3-4 guys can take it any year.

I mean if you want to fight for your guy as the 2 or 3 guy so be it.

My point still stands he's a stud and a top player in the LELEAGUE

Mackinnon is closer to McDavid than Matthews is to Mackinnon. Terrible take.

 

[innitfam]

Oh no so our worst case scenario is we have the league’s premier goal scorer for the entirety of his prime then get assets back in a sign and trade when he enters his 30s.

Damn that’s such a bad position to be in

Since when are there ever actual sign and trades in the NHL lol

 

[3ladesof5teel]

Mack is in no way similar after outscoring matthews by almosf 30 points

But in 21-22 a younger Matthews outscored Mack by 20 points. I get it defend your guy

 

[Funk21]

Lol...you are delusional.

There is no timeline in existence where Tre cones in, and trades everyone off. They may not win it all, but they make money for MLSE. And that matters. They are entertaining to watch. And that matters.

wanting to rebuild right now is such a loser attitude. You must be young because clearly you have not had to live thru the awful Ballard years.

Maybe, but what makes a brand valuable? Winning championships, not being entertaining. We are becoming the Cleveland Browns of the NHL. A once great organization that has been reduced to a laughing stock.

The TML will make money regardless. The difference between great organization and us is that they win championships. How much is the Patriots organization worth now Vs what is was when it the laughing stock on the NFL. You change the culture and build the team right and you win. Yes I get that they had Brady but that what you need is a team and a leader. Matthews is no leader and we can’t build a team around him because he is a selfish player.

 

[TheScandal89]

Its pretty much what was predicted all summer. I was hoping it was 5+ years but it is what it is. At least I don't have to put my Matthews jersey I got for xmas into storage with my Phaneuf Jersey

 

[Cup or Bust]

The flat cap hurt the Leafs here. That is a big cap hit for only 4 years but understandable. It is hard to gauge long term elite player value until the cap starts increasing again. Not surprised he signed a shorter deal.

 

[Ghost of Jody Hull]

But in 21-22 a younger Matthews outscored Mack by 20 points. I get it defend your guy

What did Mackinnon do in the playoffs in 21-22, though?

I'd get them being paid a similar AAV on similar term. But Matthews just got more AAV with half the term. That's nuts.

 

[3ladesof5teel]

Mackinnon is closer to McDavid than Matthews is to Mackinnon. Terrible take.

You just outdid my terrible take......thanks for taking me off the hook

 

[Hale The Villain]

Yeah it's obvious that players go to their childhood/hometown teams every time. Was Mcdavid from Ontario tho? So he's going to Toronto in 3 years, right?

Matthews taking another short extension screams leaving after this contract.

Leafs are going to blow things up in 5 years once Matthews leaves (or maybe they trade him with 1-2 years left if they aren't still a contender).

Not sure why McDavid would join the Leafs when his contract is up, just like how it didn't make sense for Matthews to leave for Arizona so soon with the team in a bad state and no arena to play in.

 

[SensontheRush]

Doesn't seem bad to me

 

[3ladesof5teel]

What did Mackinnon do in the playoffs in 21-22, though?

I mean lets just look at sample sizes of all the players to make our points...........got it.

 

[therocket9]

Perfect contract for Matthews 4 years if it was 3 years it would have lined up with McDavid now when McDavid becomes a ufa Matthews will have 1 year left and McDavid will not be signing in Toronto.

 

[plattnacken]

A 4-year ufa deal isn't a problem. It's not unreasonable to think his 60g/Hart season was his peak. Might not even earn a raise on his next contract. He'll be payed what he's actually worth. OK deal for both parties.