Matthews' Future Clouds Leafs' Plans

Auston Matthews enters the final stretch of his four-year extension with Toronto, where massive signing bonuses keep his cash flowing even as the cap hit looms large at $13.25 million. Front offices whisper about what happens when he hits UFA status in 2028, especially with the Leafs still chasing that elusive Cup. Treliving knows one thing for sure: Matthews called the shots on this deal because he wanted focus on the ice, not contract drama.