Insider Reveals Record-Breaking Contract Auston Matthews Rejected

One of the worst-kept secrets in hockey is that Auston Matthews' next contract will be the most expensive in NHL history.

Recently, former THE FAN-590 host Howard Berger confirmed that the Leafs have offered Auston Matthews a 4-year, $52 million contract.

This deal would carry an AAV of $13 million per year which no other player in the NHL has hit.

Since they have discussed a deal at $13 million for four years, the Leafs are committed to Matthews for the long run. Due to this, it looks like William Nylander may be on his way out of Toronto because he may also command a cap hit in the $10 million range.

With each passing day, it is seeming more and more likely that Nylander will be moved out to keep Matthews in town. With Nylander gone, the Leafs can afford to give Matthews even more and hopefully could wind up securing him for 8 years.