Auston Matthews is due for a new contract in Toronto, but fans may not be thrilled with the details.
Reports indicate that Matthews is unwilling to commit to the Leafs long-term, and the team may only be able to keep their superstar for a few more years.
Short-Term Deal for Auston Matthews
Per Elliotte Friedman, a Matthews extension will be between three and five years. While most superstars commit to their teams for max term, Matthews clearly has other ideas.
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Disappointing to See
It's disappointing to see Matthews unwilling to stay in Toronto for the prime of his career, but hopefully the team can win a Stanley Cup while he is still there.
It is always possible that things change, but it's looking like Matthews will stick around until his late-20s. From there, we'll see what happens.
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Do you think Matthews will sign short-term or long-term?
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