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Matthews made push for 4-year, $53 million contract with Maple Leafs
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Leafs Matthews, Nylander will show priorities in contract talks
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Why it's time for the Maple Leafs to play the villain in series with Panthers
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What we're hearing about Auston Matthews' and William Nylander's next contracts - The Athletic
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Auston Matthews extension means Maple Leafs must be aggressive, creative in pursuit of elusive Stanley Cup
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Is Mitch Marner Worth Four First-Round Picks For Flyers? - CBS Philadelphia
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Auston Matthews set for playoff breakout on home ice
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NHL - The case for the Toronto Maple Leafs trading Auston Matthews - ESPN
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Toronto Maple Leafs: Did Nylander Have a Sophomore Slump?