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.
Auston Matthews is staying in Toronto and getting a tidy raise as well, thanks to a rich new contract extension which takes effect in the 2024-25 season.
Jeff Jackson, who the Oilers announced Thursday as their new chief executive officer to replace Bob Nicholson, said winning would be the biggest factor in convincing hockey s biggest superstar to sign a contract that would keep him as an "Oiler for life,"