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Auston Matthews criticized for being overpaid by Toronto media

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 2:19 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Auston Matthews criticized for being overpaid by Toronto media

Summary

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews has come under fire from media personality Sid Seixeiro, who claims Matthews is overpaid at $13.25 million against the salary cap. Seixeiro's criticism follows Matthews' decline in offensive production, scoring just 27 goals in 60 games last season. Matthews previously scored 69 goals in the 2023-24 season but has struggled with injuries, including a significant knee injury last March. The scrutiny comes as Matthews is under contract through the end of the 2027-28 season, with further contract implications expected as the salary cap rises.

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•Auston Matthews signed a four-year, $53 million contract
•He is currently one of the highest-paid players in the NHL
•Matthews scored 27 goals in 60 games last season
•He has battled injuries, including a knee injury last March
•Contract implications arise as salary cap is expected to rise

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2:19 AMYahoo Sports — Maple Leafs Captain Auston Matthews Ripped As Overpaid

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The Toronto Maple Leafs and former general manager Brad Treliving managed to get captain Auston Matthews to agree to a four-year, $53 million contract to remain with the club through the end of the 2027-28 NHL season.Right now, Matthews counts $13.25 million against the salary cap as one of the highest-paid players in the NHL. […] The post Maple Leafs Captain Auston Matthews Ripped As Overpaid appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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