Auston Matthews isn't going anywhere.

The Toronto Maple Leafs' top center signed a four-year, $53 million contract extension through the 2028 season Wednesday. The new pact begins when Matthews' current five-year deal runs out in July.

At $13.25 million per season, Matthews becomes the NHL's highest paid player in terms of annual value, surpassing Nathan MacKinnon, who is averaging $12.6 million on his eight-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche.