What William Nylander’s $92 million contract means for future free agents
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Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJan 8, 2024, 02:48 PM ET
CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer.
The Toronto Maple Leafs and William Nylander agreed to the largest contract in franchise history on Monday, as the 27-year-old forward signed an eight-year contract extension with an average annual value of $11.5 million against the salary cap. The deal begins next season.
According to Cap Friendly, $69 million of the $92 million will be paid in bonus money, with a full no-movement clause throughout the contract.
It’s a deal that will have big ramifications for the Leafs and the rest of the NHL.