Maple Leafs Add MacArthur, Re-Sign Hanson

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced that they have signed left wing Clarke MacArthur to a one-year contract worth $1.1 million. The team also announced that they have re-signed right wing Christian Hanson to a one-year contract. Financial terms of his deal were not disclosed. MacArthur had been awarded a one-year contract worth $2.4 million in arbitration as a member of the Atlanta Thrashers, but the team declined the offer, making him an unrestricted free agent. In 81 games last season with the Buffalo Sabres and Thrashers, he had 16 goals and 19 assists for 35 points. In 31 games last season with the Maple Leafs, Hanson had two goals and five assists for seven points. He also appeared in 38 games with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL, scoring 12 goals and 19 assists for 31 points. These aren't bad moves for the Maple Leafs, as both players will bring some offensive depth to the club. MacArthur is a versatile forward with some offensive skill, plays with a little toughness, has some speed, and is good on the power play. He will likely play a top-six role for the team next season. Hanson has good size and some versatility, as he can play both on the wing and at center. He will likely fill a third or fourth line role with the team next season.