BREAKING: Toronto signs new defenseman to a PTO
In breaking news, the Toronto Marlies have signed a new defenseman to a PTO in hopes of shoring up their blueline.
Marlies Sign Cameron Gaunce to PTO
The Toronto Marlies have announced today that they have signed defenseman Cameron Gaunce to a PTO. Gaunce, 33, has spent most of his career in the AHL, with a few stints in the NHL with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche.
News: We've signed defenseman Cameron Gaunce to a PTO. #MarliesLive
The news comes as the Toronto Maple Leafs remain significantly shorthanded on the blueline, and have been actively pulling up defensemen from the Marlies to fill their roster.
Gaunce is well known for his physicality, racking up 884 penalty minutes over 13 seasons in the AHL. He has yet to play a game this season and will hope to crack the Marlies' roster.
#Marlies have signed defenceman Cameron Gaunce to a PTO.
The 50th overall pick in 2008 played 52 games with the OHL's Ontario Reign last season, scoring two goals and seven assists.
The 33-year-old has played 37 career NHL games.
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