From prized prospect to franchise mainstay, Auston Matthews has become synonymous with the Maple Leafs. Boardroom breaks down his contract in Toronto.
Like Chicago’s Connor Bedard this year, Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews came into the league with much hype and fanfare. How has he responded, seven-plus seasons into his career?
Heres his resume:
- 2016-17 All-Rookie selection
- 2016-17 Calder Memorial Trophy winner
- Two-time All-Star selection
- Two-time Maurice Richard Trophy winner
- 2021-22 Hart Trophy winner
Toronto awarded Matthews with a new contract in August, and it’s one that’ll make him the highest-paid player in the league. Boardroom breaks down both the current contract and the future extension for Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews.
Auston Matthews Contract Details & Salary
All dollar figures via Spotrac.
Current Contract:
Years: 5
Total value: $58,201,250
Average annual value: $11,640,250
2023-24 salary: $7,950,000
Breaking down Matthews’ contract requires an extra step, as he’s currently playing out the final year of the five-year, $58.2 million deal he signed in 2019. Just ahead of the 2023 campaign, he signed an extension that will keep the former No. 1 draft pick in Toronto through at least 2027-28.
New Contract:
Years: 4
Total value: $53,000,000
Average annual value: $13,250,000
2024-25 salary: $16,700,000
When the new deal kicks in next season, Matthews will become the NHL‘s highest-paid player in terms of his contract’s average annual value. That’ll top Nathan MacKinnon‘s $12.6 million per season over his eight-year deal with the Colorado Avalanche.
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Auston Matthew’s Career NHL Earnings
CAREER NHL EARNINGS THROUGH 2023-24: $60,945,000
PROJECTED CAREER NHL EARNINGS THROUGH 2027-28: $121,895,000
