Nick Blankenburg Earns One-Year, $1.4M Contract With Maple Leafs

Defenseman Nick Blankenburg signed a one-year, $1.4 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday, converting his professional tryout into a roster spot. The 28-year-old recorded career highs with eight goals and 24 points in 61 games split between Nashville and Colorado last season. He spent camp paired with Emil Andrae as Toronto works through cap mechanics ahead of opening night.