Elliotte Friedman is one of the hockey world's most respected informants. To achieve this title, you need solid sources, and you're rarely wrong. In a recent episode of his podcast <i>32 Thoughts</i>, he dared to predict what will happen with Auston Matthews, namely whether the star player will stay in Toronto or go elsewhere. Let's just say his answer is unequivocal. <q>I'm convinced he's going to sign in Toronto. - Elliotte Friedman</q> Still according to Friedman, this new deal would arrive this summer and will be for eight years. What's more, it would be the most lucrative in NHL history, averaging $13.75 million per year. His contract will most likely be similar to Matthew Tkachuk's in Florida, i.e. $1 million in salary and the rest in signing bonuses per year. <blockquote class=twitter-tweet><p lang=en dir=ltr>Elliotte says the Leafs are pushing for an 8 year deal with Matthews. Says both sides are aware a deal needs to happen sooner than later. EF is convinced Papi is staying.- BrianBeLeafs (@BrianBeLeafs) <a href=https://twitter.com/BrianBeLeafs/status/1669708396176502785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw>June 16, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src=https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js charset=utf-8> Credit: <a href='https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/BREAKING-Friedman-Confirms-Term-for-Auston-Matthews-Extension-in-Toronto' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Hockey Patrol</a>