Auston Matthews Reaches Milestone with 66th Goal of the Season

Matthews Scores Amidst Salary and Contract Negotiations

Young Star Continues to Shine for Toronto Maple Leafs

On Tuesday night, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews etched his name into NHL history by scoring his 66th goal of the season against the. This remarkable achievement comes amidst ongoing negotiations regarding Matthews' salary and contract extension.

Matthews, who has a salary of $7.975 million and a cap hit of $11.640 million for the 2023-24 season, recently signed a 4-year, $53 million contract with the Maple Leafs. The contract is worth $58.196 million, with an annual average salary of $11.634 million.

This contract extension has raised questions about Matthews' future with the team. Some speculate that he may seek a more lucrative contract in the future, while others believe that he is committed to the Maple Leafs and Toronto.

Matthews' recent scoring spree has only fueled these speculations. His 66th goal of the season puts him on pace to break the NHL record for goals in a single season. If he continues his current pace, he will surpass Wayne Gretzky's record of 92 goals set in the 1981-82 season.

The Maple Leafs are certainly hoping that Matthews will continue to perform at a high level. With his contract negotiations ongoing, his future with the team remains uncertain. However, his recent performance has left an undeniable mark on the NHL and has Maple Leafs fans eagerly anticipating what the future holds.