Recently, a post has circulated on social media showing how Auston Matthews differs from a Stanley Cup Superstar, Nathan MacKinnon. It calls the culture of the two locker rooms into question.
MacKinnon is known for being ultra-competitive and doing whatever it takes to win. When he signed his first big deal, he only had an AAV of $6.3 million, half of what he receives now. He received his $6.3 million for 7 years and did not complain about it. This set an example for other Avalanche players. Cale Makar currently makes only $9 million despite being the best defenseman in the league and Mikko Rantanen makes $9.25 million even though he scored 55 goals and 105 points last season.
Matthews on the other hand is rather selfish. He prioritized himself over the team with his 5-year $11,640,250 deal. What happened? Mitch Marner got nearly $11 million and William Nylander held out until receiving his current contract. Now it is looking like Nylander will have to be moved out if the Leafs want to be able to sign Marner when his contract is up.
