One detail in Matthews' new contract has NHL fans going nuts on social media!

The new contract has a lot of people talking...

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Published 5 years ago
One detail in Matthews' new contract has NHL fans going nuts on social media!
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Some people read into things a little too much...

However, we would like to get your opinion on this. As you all know, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced a five-year, $58.17 million contract extension through 2023-24 for pending restricted free agent Auston Matthews earlier today. Fans have had time to react to the new deal, most of Leafs fans thrilled to know that Matthews is locked down and ready to focus on the postseason to come. 

Some other fans though had fun looking at every detail of the new contract, and some have pointed out on social media that Matthews pulled a Sidney Crosby and signed a deal with his jersey number in it, like the Pittsburgh Penguins captain did years ago. 



It could just be a massive coincidence, but maybe it isn't. However, some fans went a step further and pointed out something even more specific about the deal, which makes us think they really went all out exploring the details of the contract. 

Some fans started suggesting the whole number was based around his draft position, year he was drafted AND selection number.

Is that even possible? 



Now that Matthews is taken care of, the Leafs will turn their attention toward Mitch Marner. Let's see if he wants his contract to end with 16 - or should we also include his draft position and year? 

Source: Twitter