Matthews' Contract Extension: A Matter of When, Not If
In a recent conversation on the Leafs Morning Take Podcast, sports journalist Elliotte Friedman suggested a likely timeline for Auston Matthews' contract extension.
Joining hosts Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill, Friedman speculated on the details of Matthews' potential deal:
The Leafs have an idea of what the number is and what it's going to be. I think it's going to be 4-5 years. I think the number comes in around $13M,"
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Impending Decision: Matthews Poised to Become Highest-Paid Player
According to numerous reports, Brad Treliving, who is keen on extending Matthews' contract, may do so as soon as July 1st rolls around.
This deal could possibly crown Auston Matthews as the highest paid player in the league, underlining Treliving's prioritization of securing the young talent for the foreseeable future.
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