Insider Reveals Record-Breaking Contract Auston Matthews Rejected
It has been confirmed that Auston Matthews was offered a contract that would break records that he rejected.
Matthews Rejects Massive Contract
One of the worst-kept secrets in hockey is that Auston Matthews' next contract will be the most expensive in NHL history.
Recently, former THE FAN-590 host Howard Berger confirmed that the Leafs have offered Auston Matthews a 4-year, $52 million contract.
Again HEARING THE #Leafs AND AUSTON MATTHEWS have discussed a four-year, $52 million contract extension. But, no deal yet
This deal would carry an AAV of $13 million per year which no other player in the NHL has hit.
Can The Leafs Offer More?
Since they have discussed a deal at $13 million for four years, the Leafs are committed to Matthews for the long run. Due to this, it looks like William Nylander may be on his way out of Toronto because he may also command a cap hit in the $10 million range.
With each passing day, it is seeming more and more likely that Nylander will be moved out to keep Matthews in town. With Nylander gone, the Leafs can afford to give Matthews even more and hopefully could wind up securing him for 8 years.
| POLL | ||
22 AOUT | 110 ANSWERS Insider Reveals Record-Breaking Contract Auston Matthews Rejected Should the Leafs offer Matthews 15 million per year if it means he signs for 8 years? | ||
| Yes | 32 | 29.1 % |
| No | 78 | 70.9 % |
| List of polls | ||
Latest 10 stories
