Matthews finalized the terms of a three-year, entry-level deal with Toronto on Thursday, James Mirtle of the Globe and Mail reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matthews contract negotiations originally stalled due to a dispute over performance bonuses, however the two sides were able to reach an agreement prior to the start of the preseason. Selected first overall in the 2016 NHL Draft, the 18-year-old is facing high expectations from fans and fantasy owners alike who will be eager to snatch him up as soon as possible, despite the lack of talent to surrounding him in Toronto.