TORONTO -- When Brad Treliving was introduced as the 18th general manager in Toronto Maple Leafs history on May 31, the 53-year-old made it clear that getting Auston Matthews signed to a long-term deal was at the top of his to-do list.
Matthews contract on the money for Maple Leafs
New GM secures top priority with forward's 4-year, $53 million deal
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Matthews signs a 4-year extension with Maple Leafs