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NHL Notebook: David Pastrnak and Auston Matthews' contracts represent dueling philosophies
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Projecting Auston Matthews' next contract against a rising salary cap
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nhl players: Who is the highest-paid NHL player, when will salary cap go up? Know players with highest salary - The Economic Times
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How the NHL's top earners performed during the 2022-23 season
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Maple Leafs make Auston Matthews highest-paid player in NHL history with 4-year, $53M US deal
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The Leafs have an $11-million question to answer
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I can see why he's the highest paid player in the league': Leafs' Reaves on Matthews
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Auston Matthews, Maple Leafs Agree to 4-Year, $53M Contract Extension; NHL's Top AAV, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Two Leafs among the top five highest paid players in the NHL, according to Forbes magazine