The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has signed defenceman Nick Blankenburg to a one-year contract.
Blankenburg, 28, appeared in 61 games split between the Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche last season, recording eight goals and 16 assists, before adding a goal in five playoff games as a member of the Avalanche. The Washington, Michigan native has skated in 176 career NHL regular season games with Columbus, Nashville and Colorado, recording 58 points (18 goals, 40 assists).
Blankenburg was originally signed to an entry-level contract by Columbus on April 8, 2022.
