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Toronto Maple Leafs sign defenceman Nick Blankenburg to one-year deal

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The Canadian Press. (2026, September 27). Toronto Maple Leafs sign defenceman Nick Blankenburg to one-year deal. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/leafs/toronto-maple-leafs-sign-defenceman-nick-blankenburg-to-one-year-deal/article_ae95d575-a28f-567a-8f5e-2341ea103012.html

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Toronto's NHL team, the Maple Leafs, signed defenceman Nick Blankenburg to a one-year contract after he impressed during their training camp. Blankenburg, 28, had previously played for both the Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche last season, recording eight goals and 16 assists across 61 games. The exact financial details of his new deal with Toronto were not disclosed, but the team anticipates him contributing to their defensive depth as they prepare for the upcoming regular season opener against the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenceman Nick Blankenburg to a one-year contract on Sunday without disclosing the salary details. Blankenburg had been participating in the team's training camp on a professional tryout agreement. The 28-year-old, from Washington, Mich., played for both the Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche last season, scoring eight goals and 16 assists over 61 games, which were career highs. He originally signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets as an undrafted free agent in April 2022 and stayed there until joining Nashville in July 2024. The Maple Leafs will kick off their regular season on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have added to their back line depth, inking defenceman Nick Blankenburg to a one-year contract. asserted

Leafs → add → contract

The NHL team announced the move on Sunday, but did not say how much the deal is worth. The move comes after Blankenburg joined the Leafs for training camp on a professional tryout agreement. asserted

Blankenburg → announce → agreement

The 28-year-old blue liner from Washington, Mich., split last season between the Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche, putting up a career-high eight goals and 16 assists over 61 games. asserted

liner → split → games

Blankenburg initially signed with Columbus as an undrafted free agent in April 2022, and played three seasons with the Blue Jackets before signing with Nashville in July 2024. asserted

Blankenburg → sign → July

Toronto is set to open the regular season on Tuesday when the Leafs host the Montreal Canadiens. asserted

Leafs → set → Canadiens

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 27, 2026. asserted

report → publish → Press

Toronto Maple Leafs sign defenceman Nick Blankenburg to one-year deal

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