The guy cant even make the allstar game..but sure, he deserves kuch money
Players often have Performance bonuses in their ELCs that earn then money for being named to the All-star game, so for Matthews with will cost the Leafs and for Marner they may now be saving $$.
ELC Schedule A - performance bonuses include:
(viii) NHL All-Star Game (selected to play or plays)
(ix) NHL All-Star Game MVP
Schedule A bonuses (max $850,000): $212,500 for any of the following achievements - top 6 forward on team in ice time (total or average per game, min 42GP), 20 goals, 35 assists, 60 points, 0.73 points per game (min 42GP), top 3 forward on team in +/- (min 42GP), All Rookie team,
All Star game, All Star game MVP.
So, if I want to make sure a top draft pick forward does earn his max bonuses, It might include to award him the max $212,500 for 35 assists, the NHL All-Star game appearance etc,
However in terms of Marner's next contract had he made the All-star team, his demands on his next contract would have included that argument by his agent on his value, particularly had he beaten out AM or JT from the Leafs who are expected to earn more than him.
Silver lining for Leafs/Dubas as that might save the Leafs a little cap hit by the Marner snub by the All-star selection committee, eliminating one of Marner's bargaining chips.