The Toronto Maples Leafs and Auston Matthews, the first overall pick of the 2016 NHL Draft reached an entry-level deal Thursday, where Matthews will receive the max salary and bonuses allowed under the current CBA.

The deal isn't shocking, given Matthews' draft spot, but ex-Devils general manager and current Maple Leafs GM Lou Lamoriello hasn't had the history of giving in to full bonuses for draft picks.

But on a conference call with reporters, Lamoriello said he won't be doing things the "New Jersey way."

Lamoriello says when he came to Toronto he decided that he wouldn't be operating the "New Jersey way." — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 21, 2016

Prior to Matthews signing with the Maple Leafs, there were reports that the performance bonuses were holding up negotiations between the two sides.

But Lamoriello also told reporters Thursday that the deal was done in minutes, and Matthews deserved what he got.

Lou Lamoriello says Matthews contract was done in 10 minutes with agent Pat Brisson. — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 21, 2016

Lou Lamoriello: "This was never in question from our end of it. ... It was just when." — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 21, 2016

Lamoriello has been firm in holding back on performance-based bonuses in past contracts, including in 2011 when the Devils signed fourth-overall pick Adam Larsson.

The earlier report cited that negotiation, where the defenseman earned the max salary at $925K, but he received zero performance bonuses.

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