The Toronto Maple Leafs have agreed to a four-year, $53 million contract extension with star center Auston Matthews. The deal, which was announced on Tuesday, will keep Matthews with the Maple Leafs through the 2023-24 season.
Matthews, who was the first overall pick in the 2016 NHL Draft, has quickly become one of the best players in the league. He has scored at least 34 goals in each of his three seasons with the Maple Leafs, and he has been a key part of the team’s success.
The contract extension is a big win for both Matthews and the Maple Leafs. Matthews will now be one of the highest-paid players in the league, and he will have the security of a long-term deal. For the Maple Leafs, they have locked up one of their core players for the foreseeable future.
The signing of Matthews is also a sign that the Maple Leafs are serious about competing for a Stanley Cup. With Matthews in the fold, the Maple Leafs now have one of the best cores in the league, and they have a legitimate chance to make a deep playoff run.
Overall, this is a great move for both Matthews and the Maple Leafs. Matthews will now be one of the highest-paid players in the league, and he will have the security of a long-term deal. Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs have locked up one of their core players for the foreseeable future and have taken a big step towards competing for a Stanley Cup.
