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Auston Matthews' real contract details break Leafs fans' hearts

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August 24, 2023 (1:02 PM)

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Auston Matthews has inked a fresh four-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, causing ripples in the sports realm. The Leafs took to Twitter to unveil the deal, revealing that Matthews is set to earn approximately $13.25 million per annum, marking the highest amount ever received by an NHL player.

However, the real eye-catcher is the unique structure of the contract, emphasizing substantial signing bonuses. PuckPedia provided a comprehensive breakdown:

"Auston Matthews 4 year $13.25M Cap Hit Deal:
Year 1: $775K Salary, $15.925M Signing Bonus
Year 2: $775K Salary, $14.425M SB
Year 3: $900K Salary, $10.18M SB
Year 4: $900K Salary, $9.12M SB
Includes full No Move Clause"

These contract intricacies are indeed exceptional and may pose potential long-term implications for the Leafs.

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