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Old 07-20-2016, 08:16 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by getbak View Post
Because he played last year in Switzerland, he's considered a European draft pick, so the Leafs own his rights for four years. If he's not signed by June 1, 2020, he would become a UFA.
Matthews would arguably be better off going that route if they want to play hardball. Stupid stance by the Leafs when they have a ton of cap space and enough money to buy a small country.
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