Maple Leafs announce new contract

It won't be long until NHL teams gather for Training Camp, now just over one month away. And with an eye on the future, the Toronto Maple Leafs have announced that a 2024 Round 1 Draft selection Ben Danford has been signed to a three year, entry level contract.

Via the official press release: 

"Danford, 18, recorded 33 points (one goal, 32 assists) in 64 games with the Oshawa Generals (OHL) during the 2023-24 season while adding 10 points (four goals, six assists) in 21 playoff games, helping the team reach the Championship Series of the 2024 OHL Playoffs. The 6’2,192-pound defenceman has posted 54 points (five goals, 49 assists) through 127 career regular season OHL games while collecting 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in 26 career playoff games.

The Madoc, ON native was selected by Toronto in the first round (31st overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft."

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