Maple Leafs re-sign forward Nick Abruzzese to two-year, two-way extension

TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have re-signed forward Nick Abruzzese to a two-year, two-way contract extension.

The average annual value of the contract is US$775,000 at the NHL level.

Abruzzese had two assists in two games for the Maple Leafs in 2022-23.

The 24-year-old had 48 points (16 goals, 32 assists) through 69 games with AHL affiliate Toronto Marlies, and added seven points (two goals, five assists) through seven playoff games.

Abruzzese was a fourth-round pick (124th overall) in 2019 by Toronto.

The five-foot-11, 183-pound centre has three points (one goal, two assists) in 11 career NHL games.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 31, 2023.

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