The Toronto Maple Leafs converted Nick Blankenburg's professional tryout into a one-year, $1.4 million contract just ahead of their season opening. The blueliner impressed coaches during training camp while skating alongside Emil Andrae, securing a depth spot after a strong prior offensive campaign split between the Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche.
To become salary cap compliant before the NHL deadline, Toronto plans to utilize long-term injured reserve slots for Max Domi and William Villeneuve.

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