Phew! The anxious fanbase of the Toronto Maple Leafs can rest easy. Superstar centre Auston Matthews has agreed to a new contract extension.
With Matthews’ signature on the deal, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving has just completed his most important offseason task.
A huge potential distraction is now eliminated before the Leafs season even starts. Matthews can now proceed to training camp and focus solely on getting ready for the season.
Best of all, this is a deal that is optimal for both the team and the player. Both the player and the organization found a common ground that has the potential to set the team up for at least four more years of being a championship contender.