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# Lamoriello shocks Leafs world, signs Matthews for max bonuses
- URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/lamoriello-shocks-leafs-world-signs-matthews-for-max-bonuses/
- Published: 2016-07-21T16:49:52.000Z
- Updated: 2016-07-21T16:49:52.000Z
- Description: No #34 Red Star Kunlun jersey for us.
- Author: Achariya
- Tags: #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:15

Reports of Auston Matthews' desire to sign with Red Star Kunlun were apparently greatly exagerated (ok, quite possibly 100% made up), although along the way we got to learn [allllllllllll about schedule A and B bonuses and Entry Level Contracts](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/the-auston-matthews-contract-and-everything-you-need-to-know-about/).

Today, Chris Johnston broke the news that Matthews has finally returned from his probable desert outpost for long enough to sign his name to a very lucrative piece of paper.

> Auston Matthews signs entry-level deal with [#leafs](https://twitter.com/hashtag/leafs?src=hash&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). Includes max bonuses and salary, per sources.
> 
> — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) [July 21, 2016](https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/756180490604904449?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

> Have received confirmation of [@reporterchris](https://twitter.com/reporterchris?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) tweet that Auston Matthews received max ELC. 3 yrs @ $925,000 cap hit, $3.775M AAV.
> 
> — General Fanager (@generalfanager) [July 21, 2016](https://twitter.com/generalfanager/status/756182370164891648?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

> Lou Lamoriello says Matthews contract was done in 10 minutes with agent Pat Brisson.
> 
> — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) [July 21, 2016](https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/756192138577211392?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

> Auston Matthews' agent Pat Brisson says he "is getting the full permissible package for an entry level player" from the Leafs.
> 
> — James Mirtle (@mirtle) [July 21, 2016](https://twitter.com/mirtle/status/756183353502629888?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) 

If you've been reading up, that means that Matthews got about as much out of Lou Lamoriello as he could. Were we doubting that Lou would give the #1 overall drafted prospect his due? Hmm. Yes, I think we probably were. Or at [least this guy was](https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/2016/07/20/leafs-lamoriello-balks-at-bonus-demands-of-auston-matthews.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). How about THEM apples, Kevin McGran?

> ["Honored to have signed my first NHL contract with the Leafs today, looking forward to getting thing started." -Matthews : @auston\_matthews](https://www.instagram.com/p/BIIiA%5FKAy45/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)
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> A photo posted by CAA Hockey (@caahockey) on Jul 21, 2016 at 11:18am PDT