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The Importance of Auston Matthews to the Toronto Maple Leafs

The news of forward Auston Mathews signing an extension has Toronto Maple Leafs fans excited for the next four years.

Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving has made this signing clear that Auston Matthews’ contract, which is for four years at 13.25 million a year, was a top priority since he took over the job.

Mission accomplished.

Auston Matthews believes in this team’s future and with him in the fold, a serious run at the Stanley Cup is likely.

The Leafs have now signed their most important player and can move on to securing William Nylander’s future.