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In an effort to bolster their defensive rotation, the Toronto Maple Leafs have signed blue-liner Nick Blankenburg to a single-year deal.
The franchise confirmed the signing on Sunday, though the financial details of the agreement were not disclosed.
This decision follows Blankenburg’s participation in the Leafs’ preseason training camp under a professional tryout contract.
Hailing from Washington, Michigan, the 28-year-old defender divided his time last year between the Colorado Avalanche and the Nashville Predators, recording a personal-best eight goals alongside 16 assists across 61 appearances.
After going undrafted, Blankenburg originally agreed to terms with Columbus in April 2022, spending three seasons in a Blue Jackets uniform prior to joining Nashville in July 2024.
The Maple Leafs are scheduled to launch their regular season campaign this Tuesday, hosting a matchup against the Montreal Canadiens.
