Toronto Maple Leafs sign top college free agent
The Toronto Maple Leafs are always looking to bolster their prospect pool in any way they can. Whether through the draft, via European free agents or even College free agents. Today the Maple Leafs dipped into the College Free Agent market.
According to NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman, the Toronto Maple Leafs officially signed, 24-year-old Dryden McKay to an entry level contract.
Hearing Hobey Baker winner Dryden McKay, a goalie from Minnesota State, will be signing with TOR. He will be eligible to participate in training camp and all of next season. Let's see where this goes.
McKay, won the Hobey Baker award for the top player in the NCAA this season. He finished the season with a 38-5-0 record, while posting a 1.31 goals against average and a .931 save percentage.
McKay is currently serving a 6-month suspension from the USADA, for a contaminated sample provided. The positive result was deemed to be caused by a tainted supplement he was taking.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have yet to develop their own NHL goaltender since James Reimer was drafted by the team.
Update: It appears McKay's contract is a 2-year deal with the Toronto Marlies.
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