You can stop panicking. He isn't going to defect to the KHL, at least until they come up with some better sales pitches; and Lou isn't holding him hostage to "The New Jersey Way." Auston Matthews has signed a three year contract with the Maple Leafs.
Lamoriello shocks Leafs world, signs Matthews for max bonuses - PPP
No #34 Red Star Kunlun jersey for us.
Crisis averted. Stand down from red alert.
Even though Matthews signed, if you have yet to read Katya's terrific write up on Entry Level Contracts and player bonuses you should do it now!