Carlo Colaiacovo appeared on the 1stUp show on TSN 1050 Radio today and told his listeners a new contract for Auston Matthews, who becomes a free agent at the end of 2023-24, is essentially done, adding it will be announced "any day now." He also gave his take on the term and money involved.
Toronto Maple Leafs' Core Four (Photo:TSN.ca)
Colaiacovo's prediction of money and term is very much along the lines of what most analysts have been saying. Toronto would, of course, like to sign Matthews to the maximum term of eight years if possible. However, it seems the 25-year-old sniper is set on signing for shorter term to cash in on another deal while he's still able to do so. It's a tough spot for the Leafs, but a reality that Treliving has to take into account.
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