Toronto Maple Leafs organization signs 6-foot-3 defenseman
Today reports are confirming that the Toronto Maple Leafs organization has signed a 6'3 prospect defenseman for the 2024-25 season.
This evening multiple sources are confirming that the Toronto Marlies the AHL affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs have signed right-handed defenseman Ryan McCleary to a contract. Additionally, the Marlies have also re-signed Robert Mastrosimone to a contract.
They've also re-signed forward Robert Mastrosimone to an AHL deal. #AHLFreeAgency
Ryan McCleary comes to the Toronto Marlies from the Swift Current Broncos of the WHL where he played 56 games and had 36 points. Originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2021 Ryan McCleary went unsigned and became an undrafted free agent.
Ryan McCleary was a recent attendee and standout from the Maple Leafs development camp. He is expected to likely begin his career in the ECHL while working for an opportunity in the NHL.
Expect him to play notable minutes with ECHL Cincinnati
Now the 20-year-old defenseman will look to carve out a career in the professional ranks if all goes well he could see himself making his NHL debut at some point in his professional hockey career.
| POLL | ||
Do you think Ryan McCleary will make the NHL for the Toronto Maple Leafs one day? | ||
| Yes | 287 | 60.4 % |
| No | 188 | 39.6 % |
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