Matthews got the flexibility he was looking for with a four-year term, but the $13.25 million cap hit is a win for the Maple Leafs.
: Before even getting into the nitty-gritty of the signing, let’s get into the timing of this deal for the Maple Leafs. Though Matthews wasn’t set to hit free agency until next summer, it settles any unnecessary smoke before training camp even starts. And it gives management time to assess its cap picture, since everything hinged on this deal.The $13.25 million is cost-effective for Toronto, which may seem like a stretch for someone a year away from being the highest-paid player in the league.
The term is really a home run for Matthews. While he probably could have signed some major eight-year deal, he has a better chance of increasing his earnings and taking control of his future with a four-year deal — the latter may be the most attractive aspect of it because the system is built against the players. The cap is more than likely only going to grow by the time this deal expires, and until it does, Matthews’ financial ceiling is limited.
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