Leafs Sign 6-Foot-2, 200-Pound Scoring Forward
With the NHL trade deadline looming, the Toronto Maple Leafs have made a move beyond potential roster shakeups, securing forward Borya Valis to a three-year entry-level contract starting in 2025-26.
This signing adds a notable prospect to the organization as General Manager Brad Treliving continues to navigate the trade market.
Valis, a 20-year-old playing for the Prince George Cougars of the WHL, has seen a marked improvement in his offensive output.
This season, he's tallied 30 goals and 74 points in 58 games, a significant jump from his previous career highs. His size, at 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, fits the profile of players the Leafs have shown interest in acquiring.
🖊 We’ve signed forward Borya Valis to a three-year, entry-level contract beginning at the start of the 2025-26 season.
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) March 1, 2025
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While the trade deadline conversations dominate headlines, Valis’s performance this season warrants attention.
He’s demonstrated a consistent scoring touch in the WHL, with 217 points in 237 career games. Notably, his playoff performance with Prince George last season, where he contributed significantly to their deep run, suggests he can perform under pressure.
This signing indicates a dual focus for the Leafs: addressing immediate needs via trades and bolstering their long-term prospects.
Valis represents a player who has shown significant growth in his overage season, providing potential depth and physicality in the coming years.
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