Maple Leafs Sign Borya Valis to 3-Year Entry-Level Contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced they have signed forward Borya Valis to a three-year, entry-level contract beginning at the start of the 2025-26 season.

Weve signed forward Borya Valis to a three-year, entry-level contract beginning at the start of the 2025-26 season.

Details | https://t.co/ItoabOpoJA pic.twitter.com/hFnXyrAvxe The 20-year-old forward has had a solid season in the WHL this year, recording 29 goals and 73 points in 57 games with the Prince George Cougars.

At 6-foot-2, he brings size and Valis has a solid offensive game, particularly in his ability to drive to the net and create scoring opportunities.

Hes our best two-way player, hes really bought into that.

He wants to play pro and hes going to play pro and I just cant say enough.

Hes a leader on the team.

His turnaround from the player he was when we got him to now, its just a drastic change.

said Cougars general manager Mark Lamb.

His new contract carries an NHL salary of $775,000, a signing bonus of $97,500, and a games-played bonus of $102,500, with an AAV of $975,000.

If he plays in the minors, his salary will be $85,000.

While it remains to be seen where he will fit within the Leafs system and when they will want to take a closer look at him, his high ceiling makes him an intriguing prospect for the future.

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