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SIMMONS: Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews will be highest-paid player
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A lot of work to come' following NHL Olympic agreement, says
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I hope he gets to 65': Vaive not surprised at Matthews breaking his
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By the numbers: Who will win Olympic gold at the 2018 Olympics
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Harris: Not many pros to NHL's absence from next month's Olympic
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Kristen Shilton: Auston Matthews grateful for Olympic opportunity
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Leafs' Matthews found 'right balance' in four-year extension
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Rick Zamperin: NHL players should go back to the Olympics
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Leafs ride 4-goal 1st period to 3rd straight win
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Auston Matthews scores his 4th goal in his 1st NHL game : r/hockey
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Is Auston Matthews the man to end USA Hockey's international drought?