Toronto Maple Leafs sign defenseman Emil Andrae to two-year contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Swedish defenseman Emil Andrae to a two‑year contract worth a $1.55 million cap hit. Andrae, a 24‑year‑old restricted free agent, was acquired from the Philadelphia Flyers in a trade that also involved Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit. He appeared in 107 NHL games last season, recording 13 points in 61 contests, and is expected to provide a puck‑moving option on the third defensive pairing.

The deal adds youthful depth to a defense line that includes several veteran players, as the Leafs address salary‑cap considerations ahead of the upcoming season. The signing comes as part of a busy offseason for Toronto, which also secured goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky and forward Colton Sissons, among others.