"It was something I didn't want to rush into obviously right away," Matthews said."But just the whole process itself with Brad [Treliving] coming in and getting to know him, the moves that we've made in the off-season and, obviously, like I've expressed before, my passion my belief in this team and loving playing here and city of Toronto and for these great fans."
Lingering in the aftermath of Matthews' signing is the devil in the details as he inked a four-year deal with the club. "I'll be with the team for, I believe, 12 total years by the end of that contract. And like I've expressed before, I love playing in Toronto. I love my teammates and everything that comes with being a Maple Leaf. It's been a real honour to be a part of this organization. And it's something I definitely don't take for granted."
"I think it's something that definitely pops up in the back of your mind every once in a while you see it online or whatever," Matthews said."Obviously, my biggest priority as a Maple Leaf is to be the best teammate, the best player that I can be. And I, obviously, do what I can to take this team where we're trying to go."
The 54-year-old was handed a full plate when he was announced as the newest general manager in Toronto - most notably the contract status of Matthews and William Nylander, who is in the final year of his deal as well.
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