Confirmed with Link: Leafs sign Auston Matthews to ELC

[Sniper99]

https://www.instagram.com/p/BIIiA_KAy45/

where the hell is he getting this signed?

Thats one fine looking polo too. Under Armour too. Nice!

 

[Mr Hockey*]

Looks like he can easily add 10 - 15 lbs of lean mass on that frame in the next few years! He is going to one difficult Centerman to play against in a few years

 

[SwissLeaf]

He's nominated for MVP and rookie of the year in the NLA.

(not only Laine gets hardware. )

 

[TLeafsFan]

Another good day to be a Leafs fan!

Oh and HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAISY!

Told you folks there was nothing to worry about.

 

[Menzinger]

Lou just made a lot of Toronto media look pretty foolish today.

Welcome Matthews!

That said, would be curious to know whether this was a genuine acknowledgment by Lou that he can't/shouldn't do the things the same was as in New Jersey, or if he was told by Shanahan that he had to do things differently.

Either way it doesn't matter - things are working out exactly as they should. I'm just curious

 

[crump]

So it took 10 minutes?. Lol. Too funny.

"Lou Lamoriello says Matthews contract was done in 10 minutes with agent Pat Brisson."

I guess this is sort of a lesson, that sometimes people like Lou and agents have schedules that don't jibe with fans and media.

 

[Leafsman]

Glad to see him signed and get all the bonuses he deserves.

Very happy to see they didn't hardball him as has been reported.

Now to sign Vesey! Keep those sweet ELC deals rolling Lou!

 

[BlueBaron]

Thank god, it was getting sickening with those who always expect the worst, bad enough we have to deal with the rival fan base stupidity.

I was pretty surprised with all the drama after Shanny referenced Marner's contract when discussing Matthew's.

 

[TML Dynasty]

Hey

Lol ya I saw you called it too....I remember cause it caused me to stop work for a half hour while I scoured the internet looking for confirmation haha. Nice work!!

 

[Metal God]

But what will we talk about now

Don't worry. The Star will write about how we rushed signing him

 

[Northern Dancer]

Don't worry. The Star will write about how we rushed signing him

Or how Lou caved.

 

[TMLeafer]

Awesome!

Got me worried there!

Auston: "want to go to training camp and earn a spot on the team." So humble

 

[ULF_55]

Details
Cap Hit: $925,000
AAV: $3,775,000
Total Value: $11,325,000
Length: 3 years
Type: Entry
Expiry Status: RFA

With maximum bonuses earned Matthews could make $11.325 mil over the next 3 years.

Funny how that is the same cap hit as McDavid.

Wonder how that worked out since it is so complicated to arrive at a MAX ELC.

 

[ULF_55]

OR

Contracts take time to fully work out. He isn't even 4 weeks removed from being drafted. Add in the week of free agency prep, and another week of free agency and other moves, and the Leafs were likely only focused on Matthews ELC for the past 2 weeks.


But sure, there was this big war and Lou finally caved.

Right

Apparently it does take some time, 10 minutes according to Lou.

I suggested they just get a copy of McDavid's deal and white out the names.

 

[diceman934]

You got it

Me as well please and I will do the same....I heard that they were close and was told about Polak's contract amount before it was announced.

LOL I have friends in low places!

 

[TeamBester]

Hey

 

[Primary Assist]

18 years old, 7 figs and he's going to earn every penny of it. MLSE will probably sell enough of his jerseys in the first week of October to pay off half his deal.

 

[EXPECT THE LEAFS]

good news.

 

[Mad Brills*]

hfboards would melt if the leafs got vesey by the way.

 

[Marlander93]

HF Board with the typical overreaction.

 

[BertCorbeau]

Lou Lam: Taking down the Toronto media one hack writer at a time.

Not that I'm normally interested in these things but I wonder if they'll have Matthews' jersey number determined for when they release the new jerseys/apparel ... Normally I would assume we wouldn't see the number until training camp but I can't see the Leafs passing on marketing Matthews jerseys and shirts with the release of the new look.

 

[MrPiff17]

Good news

 

[tokyoite]

agreed to terms because both are americans

 

[Albi34]

Alright guys, I'll be back when I've got something new to report...remember this name and please don't delete me lol

 

[HellasLEAF]

Was this the most debated ELC in Leaf history? I think yes.