BREAKING: Major Disruption With Auston Matthews' Future in a Toronto Maple Leafs Jersey
The situation surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs is one to closely monitor, with various key developments taking place.
While the
William Nylander situation,
Ilya Samsonov's salary arbitration filing, and salary cap concerns continue to be in the spotlight, a major turn of events regarding
Auston Matthews' contract negotiations has emerged.
According to David Pagnotta from the Fourth Period, there is still significant distance between Matthews and the Leafs in reaching an agreement.
Matthews is reportedly unwilling to commit to a contract exceeding five years, with possibilities ranging from a three, four, or five-year deal.
Extending Matthews remains a top priority for the Maple Leafs, but his reluctance to commit beyond five years raises questions about his long-term future with the team. Could Toronto be forced to trade him at some point? Only time will tell.
I can tell you with respect to Auston Matthews, nothing is close. They're not there yet, it's either a 3, maybe a 4 or 5-year contract. He will not exceed 5 years.
In the previous season, Matthews demonstrated his prowess on the ice, amassing an impressive 85 points in 74 games.
As he enters the final year of his contract, which was signed in 2019, the upcoming season will be pivotal for his future with the Maple Leafs.
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JUILLET 5 | 1826 ANSWERS BREAKING: Major Disruption With Auston Matthews' Future in a Toronto Maple Leafs Jersey Will Matthews leave Toronto? |
Yes | 982 | 53.8 % |
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