Maple Leafs sign Auston Matthews to entry level deal

Leafs Nation co-host Gord Stellick says he has zero concern that the Maple Leafs and Auston Matthews haven’t signed a contract yet, says Lou’s set in his policies, but he always creates a ‘player’s first’ environment.

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed first overall pick Auston Matthews to a three-year, entry level contract Thursday.

Matthews’ contract includes the maximum amount of bonuses and salary, according to Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston.

https://twitter.com/generalfanager/status/756182370164891648

The Leafs have roughly $2.63 million in projected cap space after the signing, according to generalfanager.com.

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July 21, 2016

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Auston Matthews
SIGNED BY
Toronto Maple Leafs
LENGTH
3 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Entry-Level Deal
SALARY CAP HIT
$925,000
TOTAL
$3.775 million

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