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Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs Agree to 4-Year, $53M Contract Extension; NHL's Top AAV

Six-time All-Star Auston Matthews has agreed to a contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The team announced the extension is for four years.

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Per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet and NHL Network, the total value of Matthews' new four-year deal is $53 million ($13.25 million per season).

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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