"When the Toronto Maple Leafs gave captain Auston Matthews his massive four-year, $53 million contract extension back during the 2023 offseason, many thought it was quite a lot of money. After all, at $13.25 million AAV per season, it made Matthews the highest paid AAV salary player at the time. But with the elite level scoring and production that he had provided year in and year out, it should still be worth it by the end of it."
"However, after seeing Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov land his record-setting eight-year, $136 million contract extension on Tuesday, it has made the contract of Matthews an absolute bargain in comparison. Kaprizov will be making $17 million AAV for the next eight years, surpassing that of Matthews, Leon Draisaitl, Nathan MacKinnon and of course Connor McDavid, who are arguably currently the four best hockey players in the world."
Auston Matthews signed a four-year, $53 million contract in 2023 at $13.25 million AAV, making him the highest-paid AAV player at the time. Kirill Kaprizov signed an eight-year, $136 million extension at $17 million AAV, surpassing several elite NHL salaries. Kaprizov has three 40+ goal seasons, three 75+ point seasons, a 108-point campaign in 2021-22, and 15 goals and 21 points in 25 playoff games, plus a Calder Trophy. Matthews has five 40+ goal seasons, a 60-goal 2021-22 campaign, seven consecutive seasons with 63+ points, 106 points in 2021-22, and consistent playoff appearances.
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