The two-part deal will pay him $840,000.
Aston-Reese had signed a professional tryout contract with Toronto. He stole the spot from veteran Wayne Simmons who was placed in the draft.
In 69 games with the Penguins and Ducks last season, Aston-Reese had 15 points.
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9 OCTOBRE | 141 ANSWERS Kyle Dubas and the Toronto Maple Leafs sign a new player Will the Maple Leafs finish first in the East? | ||
Yes | 68 | 48.2 % |
No | 73 | 51.8 % |
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