BREAKING: Auston Matthews Extends in Toronto

Toronto's franchise cornerstone Auston Matthews has extended his contract in Toronto. This brings an end to months of uncertainty.

Only one year removed from a Hart trophy win, Auston Matthews has extended in Toronto.

Matthews took to Twitter to announce his extension:

Congrats to Matthews on this new contract! We will update this story when more details are known.

UPDATE:

Matthews has signed a four-year $53-million deal with the Leafs. He will become the highest-paid NHLer of all time.

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