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

[Fordy]

Wait, I thought all American players wanted to leave Canada because of covid protols that have been over for a year

well if an overpayment and no long term commitment is on the table

 

[habdynasty]

Good for the leafs to get the deal done.

 

[Arthur Morgan]

4 years? ..... not a big fan too short term,

 

[Ghost of Jody Hull]

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

Nobody is denying that Matthews is in the upper echelon of players, alongside MacKinnon, Pastrnak, Kucherov, etc. Depending on the year, those guys will move around in the "rankings".

So he definitely should be paid like them. 13.25M on an 8-year deal would have been understandable. He'd get a slight "Toronto and playing in Canada" premium. Higher taxes, more pressure... you can wrap your head around that.

But getting more than MacKinnon despite demanding half the term? That's what's dumb.

Leafs had no choice or bargaining power... I get that. But he definitely took advantage. Took them to the cleaners again. That's his right, I suppose.

 

[Fordy]

it’s tough to be a leafs fan

 

[Ragamuffin Gunner]

f***ing coward

 

[Devilsfan992]

Good contract for player and team. Nothing wrong with settling for 4 years and betting on yourself. This can go to either Austons or the Leafs advantage in 2028.

 

[Clark4Ever]

Honestly about time top NHL players started using their leverage more. What was Toronto going to do? Trade or let him walk??

Matthews was given a full no trade clause that kicked in on July 1st thanks to Dubas, so even that option was not really on the table for Treliving.

 

[Fordy]

Good contract for player and team. Nothing wrong with settling for 4 years and betting on yourself. This can go to either Austons or the Leafs advantage in 2028.

lol it’s great for the player, how does the short term and cap hit in any way benefit the team?

 

[Nothingbutglass]

I mean Nylander outscored Matthews last year. I can see why his camp is saying WTF, where is my money.

 

[Haatley]

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

Have you ever watched these players? Matthews last 2 seasons 1.30 points per game. Mackinnon 1.46 and a cup. He also drives the offence on his line. Not Marner.

 

[JeffreyLFC]

That is a bad deal for Matthews IMO, great for Toronto. Unless he is feeling good about receiving a 7/8 years deal as 31 years old which I am doubtful he will get that.

 

[3ladesof5teel]

Nobody is denying that Matthews is in the upper echelon of players, alongside MacKinnon, Pastrnak, Kucherov, etc. Depending on the year, those guys will move around in the "rankings".

So he definitely should be paid like them. 13.25M on an 8-year deal would have been perfectly understandable. He gets a slight "Toronto and playing in Canada" premium. That's fair.

But getting more than MacKinnon despite demanding half the term? That's what's dumb.

I never argued the bad contract, its fair but Toronto definitely whishes they could lock up a player like him longer. What I did say is many Toronto fans ripping Dubas for not being able to "negotiate" and here they are with Trev only getting a top player in the league on 4 years.

I said he was a top 3 player in the league, I think its fair and very arguable.

 

[D Wakaluk]

Hahahahaahahahaahahaha

AHahahahahaha

Love it

 

[Fordy]

That is a bad deal for Matthews IMO, great for Toronto. Unless he is feeling good about receiving a 7/8 years deal as 31 years old which I am doubtful he will get that.

yeah i would imagine he feels great about that? most guys are mid 30s and dropping off when they’re signing their final contract

 

[Craig Button]

Actual footage of Auston Matthews signing contract

 

[TS Quint]

Aav is fine for a top 5 player with a massive cap spike. With the remaining year on his deal this is 5 years of knowing AM34 anchors the franchise.

How do you see that spike looking? How much on average over the next 8 years?

 

[alphahelix]

Okay but after THIS one he's going to Arizona.

This contract ending should coincide nicely with the opening of the new Coyotes arena in Mesa. Matthews may want to go to home to Arizona but he ain’t playing in some chump-ass college arena where you gotta pay for your own soda.

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

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

Nearly 2 full years … try again .

 

[cyris]

Don’t get your panties in a knot, just explaining to you , how it will unfold. Relax dude.

Yeah we spent the last 5 years with everyone just explaining how it would unfold and how Matthews was going to leave.
It turns out Leafs fans had a better understanding of the process than most others

 

[JeffreyLFC]

Nobody is denying that Matthews is in the upper echelon of players, alongside MacKinnon, Pastrnak, Kucherov, etc. Depending on the year, those guys will move around in the "rankings".

So he definitely should be paid like them. 13.25M on an 8-year deal would have been understandable. He'd get a slight "Toronto and playing in Canada" premium. Higher taxes, more pressure... you can wrap your head around that.

But getting more than MacKinnon despite demanding half the term? That's what's dumb.

Leafs had no choice or bargaining power... I get that. But he definitely took advantage. Took them to the cleaners again. That's his right, I suppose.

I disagree. Players career peak is between 24 and 30 years old. He will not get that much terms/salary after that peak. Toronto basically will have Matthews for the greatest part/all of AM peak.

 

[cyris]

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

Last year with Tkachuk, this year with Dubios.
But I’m sure they don’t count for some reason

 

[3ladesof5teel]

Have you ever watched these players? Matthews last 2 seasons 1.30 points per game. Mackinnon 1.46 and a cup. He also drives the offence on his line. Not Marner.

Never watched them................Nates one of my favorite players to watch.

Lets see what a younger Matthews can do, he point on a clinic in 21-22

 

[Ghost of Jody Hull]

I never argued the bad contract, its fair but Toronto definitely whishes they could lock up a player like him longer. What I did say is many Toronto fans ripping Dubas for not being able to "negotiate" and here they are with Trev only getting a top player in the league on 4 years.

I said he was a top 3 player in the league, I think its fair and very arguable.

Top 6-7 is arguable, heading into next year. Top 3 is a very tough case to make. Impossible, really, after last season. He was 22nd in league scoring and flamed out in the playoffs.

He could vault himself into that discussion again if he scores 50+ and gets to the ECF. We'll see if he does it.

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

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

How did they compare in the regular season ? Quit dancing around it . He’s an elite elite player .