Maple Leafs Sign Mike Brown to Three-Year Extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that they have signed right wing Mike Brown to a three-year contract extension worth $2.215 million. The deal will pay him $760,000 in 2011-12 and $725,000 in both the 2012-13 and 2013-14 seasons. He would have been a restricted free agent this summer. In 27 games so far this season, he has two goals and three assists for five points and 41 penalty minutes. Not a bad depth signing for the Maple Leafs, as Brown is a very physical player who is not afraid to drop the gloves to protect his teammates. He also has some speed and can kill penalties, making him an effective checking line forward for the team.