The Toronto Maple Leafs announced they have signed undrafted college free agent Alex Steeves to a three-year entry-level deal that starts next season. The 21-year-old forward prospect out of Notre Dame was considered one of the most highly sought after free agents.
Here is the contract breakdown (via PuckPedia):
2021-22: $750K Salary, $75K Signing Bonus, $80K minors
2022-23: $750K/$75K/$80K
2023-24: $775K/$77.5K/$80K
Steeves’ season came to an abrupt end after COVID-19 protocols ended Notre Dame’s season early three days ago. Despite going undrafted, Steeves has been quite successful for the Fighting Irish, scoring 26 goals and 60 points over his sophomore and junior seasons. He tallied 15 goals and 17 assists this past year in 29 games and was ready to go pro. The New Hampshire native has being heavily recruited, but a chance to play for the Toronto organization might have been too much for him.
While Steeves’ contract is expected to start for the 2021-22 season, there is no early word yet on whether he might sign an amateur tryout with the Toronto Marlies of the AHL, but that is certainly a possibility.
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