One of the most pressing issues with the team is the contract status of Maple Leafs first player, Auston Matthews.
Today is the day of the Leafs’ postseason interviews, and according to insider Elliott Friedman, there’s been a big twist.
Friedman and 32 players on Matthews/Leafs: “I think he wants to sign for about 4-5 years, but I think the Maple Leafs know if they’re going to do it, he’s probably the highest paid player in the league and I think they’re willing to do it.” “.
Matthews established himself as one of the best performers in the league. It is logical that he would have one of the highest incomes.
He would be a lucky addition to any team. The only thing that might be relevant is that he hasn’t shown he can perform in the post-season.
He would earn more than Nathan McKinnon, who signed an eight-year deal on a $12,600,000 budget, if he passed him as the highest-paid player in the league.
What kind of contract do you expect Matthews to sign?
Friedman and 32 players on Matthews/Leafs: “I think he wants to sign for 4-5 years but I think the Maple Leafs know if they’re going to do it he’s probably the highest paid player in the league I think they’re willing to do with that.”
– NHL Watcher (NHL_Watcher) May 15, 2023