Confirmed Signing with Link: [TOR] Matthews extended (5 years, $11.63M AAV)

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Macch

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Arizona's 5-year plan starts today

Dubas' 5-year plan...

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GoJetsGo55

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What is everyone talking about saying that this takes him to UFA?

I thought UFA was after his 3rd contract for hitting age 27.

This contract does neither of those.
 

justafan22

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Yea it's the term that's crazy. 11.634 is a little high for him maybe, but 5 years? He's going to be UFA at 26 and will get the maximum from somebody.

*27 since his birthday is in september, but yeah.

I'd rather overpay stars than middling players
 
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flamesforcup

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can someone please explain why any of this matters other than lockout protection?
Teams hate giving out bonuses because its a huge chunk of cash at once. When they do agree to give bonuses in a contract they expect a discount. Toronto gave both bonuses and overpaid on Both Matthews and Nylanders contract.
 
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Diamond Joe Quimby

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I hope with all my heart and soul, that some reporter has the balls to ask Dubas "WTF are you comparing this to"

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You're almost as angry as the Leaf haters waking up to the fact that the Leafs core, in all liklihood, will be in place for the next 5 years. Perhaps take a breath.
 

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Damn. That is actually worse for the leafs than I was expecting. Add the fact he can bolt for UFA/ get an enormous 3rd contract as fast as possible, as well as the fact he will be needing a raise before JT's contract is up is a double slap in the face.
 

Matt24

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Nylander sitting out + Offer Sheet talk gave Matthews all the leverage here. I expected this to be bad for the Leafs and it is.
 
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In a sea of over-reaction, this post is a beacon of sanity. The Leafs time is now and they should do what it takes to win for the next 5 years and worry about roster issues after that.

Plus, it's not like they are going to have an issue moving guys if a cap crunch ever comes.

My gripe isn't the 5 years in itself, it's that doing a shorter contract should bring along a palatable AAV.

This one certainly does not. It's a bad deal and a weak negotiation by Dubas.
 
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