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Maple Leafs Sign Ex-Lightning Defender To Extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed former Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Philippe Myers to a two-year, $1.7 million contract extension ($850,000 cap hit).

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Myers, 27, spent the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons with the Lightning organization. In 16 games as a Bolt, he had one goal, two assists, 39 hits, and a minus-2 rating. He also played 113 games in the AHL with the Syracuse Crunch, posting 12 goals and 52 points.

Philippe Myers<p>© John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images</p>
Philippe Myers

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Since signing with them this past off-season, Myers has become a solid depth defenseman for the Maple Leafs. In 11 games with the Original Six club this campaign, he has two assists and a plus-1 rating.

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