The Maple Leafs have secured the services of their biggest star for another four years.
The Leafs announced late Wednesday afternoon they re-signed forward Auston Matthews to a four-year contract extension. The average annual value of the contract is $13.25 million.Matthews has one year remaining on his current contract, which he signed on Feb. 5, 2019.
Matthews, 25, recorded 85 points in 74 games with the Maple Leafs during the 2022-23 regular season and added 11 points in 11 games during the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYUnlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.
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