November 8, 2024

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.

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