Auston Matthews’ future with the Toronto Maple Leafs has been the topic of a lot hypothesis, with many anticipating that his upcoming contract will seemingly make him the highest-paid participant within the NHL. Nevertheless, current stories counsel Matthews will not signal a long-term take care of the group. The burning query on everybody’s thoughts now could be how a lot he’ll earn per season.
Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos shared what he hears in regards to the state of affairs and insights from Elliotte Friedman, who appeared on NHL Community, shed a little bit extra mild on what is going on on. In truth, Kypreso stated he spoke with a number of individuals and the determine was decided.
He joined the JD Bunkis podcast and stated:
“I do not know if we’re in a flashing contest or not between Nylander and Matthews or who ought to go first, but when I am Auston Matthews, I am not holding my breath on Nylander’s contract which is up anytime this summer season. So how far does Matthews need to go within the season now with no contract? If it is as shut as everybody’s reporting – and everybody I’ve spoken to says it is a $13.5 million AAV – then what is the time period? I feel for me the largest choice proper now, that I feel Auston cannot resolve on or they have not made a remaining choice on, is what number of years will what we predict be a $13.5 million AAV final?
With the variety of years nonetheless not fairly finalized, Friedman believes a deal shall be struck and sure quickly sufficient. The precise phrases and timing stay unclear, however he believes the contract size must be between three and 5 years.
The excellent news is that whereas negotiations with Matthews seem like progressing, talks with Nylander’s camp have stalled. Except there’s a significant compromise from both occasion, it seems to be like Nylander’s contract state of affairs will stay stagnant in the intervening time.
Because the Maple Leafs navigate these contract negotiations, the hockey world eagerly awaits the end result. The potential for Matthews changing into the highest-paid participant within the league provides to the intrigue, however the focus now could be on how rapidly a decision shall be reached and the phrases that may in the end form the group’s future.
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