Maple Leafs Sign Tim Connolly to Two-Year Deal

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced that they have signed center Tim Connolly to a two-year contract worth $9.5 million. The deal will pay him $5.5 million in the first year and $4 million in the second year. In 68 games last season with the Buffalo Sabres, he had 13 goals and 29 assists for 42 points. This is a decent signing for the Maple Leafs, as Connolly will bring lots of offensive skill and veteran depth to their forward lines. He's also an excellent stickhandler and great on the power play. However, he has a history of injury problems which often times hamper his offensive production. If he can stay healthy, Connolly should be a decent offensive contributor for the team throughout the duration of the contract.