Auston Matthews Contract

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Auston Matthews is an American professional ice hockey center and captain for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He is originally from San Ramon, California, and was relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona, as an infant. Matthews played for the ZSC Lions in the Swiss National League before being drafted first overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, winning a Swiss Cup title the same year.

In his NHL debut, Matthews made history by becoming the first player in modern NHL history to score four goals. His remarkable rookie season in 2016–17 saw him score 40 goals, setting a Maple Leafs rookie record and joining a select group of teenagers in league history to achieve this milestone. Matthews earned the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's top rookie that season. In the 2021–22 season, he set records for most goals in a single season by both an American-born player and a Maple Leaf, reaching the 60-goal mark for the first time.

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Auston Matthews’s contract

According to Spotrac, Auston Matthews’ contract, signed in 2024, is a 4-year extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs worth $53,000,000, including a $49,650,000 signing bonus. The average annual salary is $13,250,000, and in 2024-25, he will earn a base salary of $775,000 and a signing bonus of $15,925,000, with a cap hit of $13,250,000. This contract is fully guaranteed.

Auston Matthews’s contract breakdown

According to Spotrac, Auston Matthews' contract for the 2024-25 season includes a base salary of $775,000 and a signing bonus of $15,925,000, resulting in a cap hit of $13,250,000. His yearly cash for this season totals $13,250,000, with no reported dead cap.

YearBase SalarySigning BonusCap HitDead CapYearly Cash
2024-25$775,000$15,925,000$13,250,000-$13,250,000

How much is Auston Matthews getting paid?

According to Spotrac, Auston Matthews is getting paid an average annual salary of $13,250,000 as part of his 4-year, $53,000,000 contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs. In the 2024-25 season, he will earn a base salary of $775,000 and a signing bonus of $15,925,000.

Auston Matthews’s career earnings

According to Spotrac, Auston Matthews has earned a total of $77,645,000 throughout his NHL career all with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Based on his contract, his forecasted career earnings are estimated to reach $113,945,000 by the end of 2027.

What are the terms of Auston Matthews’s contract?

According to The Hockey News, He has no-movement clauses in his 4-year, $53,000,000 contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, starting from the 2024-25 season. The deal includes a $49,650,000 signing bonus and $53,000,000 guaranteed, with an average annual salary of $13,250,000. There are no additional notes in his contract.

How much of Auston Matthews’s Contract is guaranteed?

According to Spotrac, Auston Matthews's contract is fully guaranteed at $53,000,000.

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Auston Matthews’ Contract History

According to Spotrac, In 2024, Matthews signed a 4-year, $53,000,000 extension with the Leafs. The contract includes a large $49,650,000 signing bonus and an average annual salary of $13,250,000. The total value of this contract is fully guaranteed at $53,000,000, with Matthews earning a base salary of $775,000 in the first year and the rest of his payment structured through the signing bonus.

Before this deal, Matthews signed a 5-year contract extension with the Maple Leafs in 2019, worth $58,201,250. This deal included a $54,500,000 signing bonus and had an average annual salary of $11,640,250. The full amount of the contract was guaranteed.

Auston Matthews signed his first contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2016, a 3-year deal worth $11,325,000. This contract included a $277,500 signing bonus, with an average annual salary of $3,775,000. The contract was fully guaranteed.

Year RangeContract TypeTeamYearsTotal ValueSigning BonusAverage SalaryGuaranteed
2016-2018RookieToronto Maple Leafs3$11,325,000$277,500$3,775,000$11,325,000
2019-2023ExtensionToronto Maple Leafs5$58,201,250$54,500,000$11,640,250$58,201,250
2024-2027ExtensionToronto Maple Leafs4$53,000,000$49,650,000$13,250,000$53,000,000

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FAQs on Auston Matthews

A. Auston Matthews was born on September 17, 1997, making him 27 years old.

A. Auston Matthews' contract with the Leafs is four year long.

A. Auston Matthews have no-trade clause in his contract.

A. Auston Matthews is from San Ramon, California.

A. Auston Matthews was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft and has been in the same team since then.

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