Leafs Nation can breathe. The wait is finally over. Auston Matthews officially has signed a contract extension. He will remain with the Toronto Maple Leafs for the long haul. He is locked in for the next four years and has an AAV of $13.25 million per season. The superstar forward sticks around for the foreseeable future.
Matthews Stays With Toronto
This is a significant relief for the Maple Leafs. Many wondered what was going to happen to the core four and if Matthews was going to return. After the window to sign the contract extension opened, Auston Matthews put pen to paper. Locking up the franchise centre and former Hart Trophy winner is enormous for the club in the future. Now the club can focus on the hockey part and gear toward the following season.
What This Contract Means For Matthews
Auston Matthews has earned every penny on this next contract. Ever since breaking into the league, he has been everything you could have expected from the superstar. Matthews is a four-time 40-goal scorer while also hitting 60 goals during his MVP season. Throughout his career, Matthews has been a point per game played. The Franchise centre is in Toronto for the long haul, and the real fun begins.
What This Means For Toronto
This Auston Matthews contract means everything to the future of Maple Leafs hockey. The team has made it out of the first round and will look to propel further into the playoffs. With the core group of Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander, and John Tavares together, this group is ready to continue its march.
Under new management, more changes and adjustments are coming. This is a great day for the fan base, player, and the team. But with its first order of business taken care of, get the popcorn ready.
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