Maple Leafs sign defenceman Blankenburg
The Toronto Maple Leafs have added to their back line depth, inking defenceman Nick Blankenburg to a one-year contract.
Toronto Maple Leafs bolster their defense by signing 28-year-old Nick Blankenburg to a one-year contract. The deal's worth remains undisclosed. Blankenburg, originating from Washington, Michigan, played for Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche last season, accumulating eight goals and 16 assists in 61 games. Prior to Nashville, the undrafted free agent joined Columbus in April 2022, spending three seasons there.
Toronto's season kicks off on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. This information, sourced from The Canadian Press, initially appeared on September 27, 2026.
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