What are Auston Matthews' contract details for the 2022-23 season?

Auston Matthews is one of the most prominent players in the National Hockey League (NHL). He plays as a center for the Toronto Maple Leafs. On Jan. 3, Matthews became the fastest player in the team's history to score 500 career points, achieving the feat in a game against the St. Louis Blues.

During his eight-year journey in the NHL, he has won many titles and has made several million dollars in the process. Soon after joining the Toronto Maple Leafs, Matthew's total career earnings were reported to be around $53 million.

Matthews started his career at a very young age. In 2012, he was drafted as the 57th overall pick by Western Hockey League’s Everett Silvertips. But he decided to play for the USA Hockey League.

At the 2015 World U-18 Championships, he was the most valuable player. Matthews then made the decision to go professional and signed a contract with ZSC Lions of the Swiss National League A.

The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Auston Matthews first overall in the NHL Entry Draft in June 2016. On Feb. 5, 2019, he was offered a new five-year contract with Toronto for $58.17 million, with an annual salary of $11.634 million.

In the 2022-23 season, Matthews will earn a base salary of $750,000 and a signing bonus of $7.2 million, while carrying a cap hit of $11.6 million.

If Matthews had been eligible for an eight-year extension, he would have signed on the dotted line, but it would have complicated the team's long-term salary cap.

Auston Matthews' earnings from endorsements

Auston Matthews is among the highest-paid NHL players. He reportedly earns $2.3 million from endorsements.

Matthews has worked with multiple high-end brands, including Apple. In 2018, his popularity enabled him to become a top jersey seller. Correspondingly, he signed a partnership with CCM Hockey.