Maple Leafs Sign William Nylander to Eight-Year, $92 Million Contract Extension
Nylander's eight-year, $92 million deal is the largest-valued contract in Maple Leafs history.
It's officially official — the Maple Leafs have locked up William Nylander for eight more years.
The 27-year-old has agreed to an eight-year deal with Toronto, carrying an annual average value of $11.5 million. The final number comes to $92 million, making Nylander's contract the largest in money value in Maple Leafs history.
According to TSN's Chris Johnston, the deal should include a full no-movement clause and a "favorable" signing bonus structure.
Nylander is expected to have $69 million of his total $92 million paid out in signing bonuses, according to DailyFaceoff's Frank Seravalli.
The 27-year-old was eligible to sign an extension with Toronto on July 1. Nylander decided to go into the season without a deal done, betting on himself that he could make more money.
He began the season on a 17-game point streak, shattering the previous record of most consecutive games with a point to start the year, held by Frank Mahovlich at eight games in 1961.
Nylander is in the midst of a career year with the Maple Leafs, where he's scored 21 goals and 33 assists, leading the team with 54 points in 37 games. The 27-year-old is tied for fourth in NHL scoring alongside Connor McDavid.
Next on the list for the Maple Leafs to re-sign are Mitch Marner and John Tavares, who can sign contract extensions with Toronto on July 1.
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