Auston Matthews May Have Just Changed Everything for Leon Draisaitl and Other Stars

As you know, Auston Matthews has finally signed a contract extension with Toronto.

Starting in the 2024-25 season, he'll play four years with the Leafs for $53M.

Now, what does this mean for other NHL stars?

Many star players will become free agents in the upcoming seasons.

One of the most notable is Leon Draisaitl, who has only two years left on his cap-friendly $8.5M AAV contract.

When it expires, he'll seek a well-deserved raise.

We're curious about how much it'll be, especially considering Matthews' $13.5M AAV deal.

Both players compete alongside great linemates; however, there's a significant difference in their statistics.

Last season, Draisaitl scored 128 points, including 52 goals. This marks the second consecutive year he's scored 50 goals or more and the third time in his career.

Matthews, on the other hand, scored 85 points in 74 games, with 40 goals. That's significantly fewer than Draisaitl.

As the highest-paid player in the NHL, Matthews will undoubtedly face criticism if he doesn't perform up to expectations.

We're eager to see if he can handle the pressure and lead his team to the Stanley Cup.

As seen on NHL Trade Talk - Matthews' Extension Ignites Draisaitl's Next Contract Talks

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