Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Defenseman Philippe Myers Amid Rampant Speculation
If you are a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, then you know that the team has been very high on defenseman Philippe Myers, and it has led to a contract extension.
Philippe Myers has played 11 games with the Maple Leafs so far this season, and in those games, he has proven to be a solid player who can get crucial stops when it matters most.
Toronto Maple Leafs reward defenseman Philippe Myers
With Myers filling in for injured defenseman as of late, the Leafs have quickly realized that they have a gem of a player on their hands.
He is someone that can be paired with Morgan Rielly, and overall, he is a team player who Craig Berube loves unconditionally.
For weeks now, there have been all sorts of rumblings that the Leafs would bless Philippe Myers with a contract extension.
Today, it was revealed that Myers and the Leafs had a greed to a two-year extension worth an AAV of $850,000.
This is a low-risk deal for the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have been wanting to sure up their blue line for weeks now.
While some fans may see this signing as a filler move, there is no doubt that it could pay dividends somewhere down the line.
With the postseason a few months away, a gritty defenseman like Myers could have a major impact when it matters most.
Not to mention, the Berube co-sign is just an added bonus to this entire situation.
Only time will tell whether or not Myers finishes out his contract with the Leafs, and whether or not he gives them what they both want and need.
