Leafs announce a multi-year extension for their last remaining RFA
After a very quiet week, the Toronto Maple Leafs have completed another important piece of business on Monday, signing their last remaining restricted free agent, Nick Abruzzese, to a multi-year contract.
Abruzzese appeared in 69 games for the AHL's Toronto Marlies last season, scoring 16 goals and adding 32 assists for a total of 48 points. The former NCAA standout really came to life in the postseason, posting a point-per-game in the playoffs with 7 points in 7 games.
The 24-year-old did receive a call-up last season, playing 2 games with the Maple Leafs, notching a pair of assists. He was also a +1. Abruzzese's new deal carries a $775K cap hit at the NHL level.
With Abruzzese now being signed through 2024-25, the Leafs don't have any remaining RFAs to sign, so we can only assume that 100% of GM Brad Treliving's attention is on getting William Nylander and Auston Matthews to sign on the dotted line.
Abruzzese was the Leafs' 4th round pick (124th overall) in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. The Slate Hill, NY native has appeared in 11 career NHL games, registering 3 points.
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