For the first time in his NHL career, Patrick Marleau will play for a team other than the San Jose Sharks this season. The longest-tenured, highest-scoring player in franchise history signed a three-year contract worth $6.25 million annually with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the team announced today.
The #Leafs announced today the signing of F Patrick Marleau to a 3-year contract. The annual average value of the contract is $6.25 million.
— Leafs PR (@LeafsPR) July 2, 2017
The 37-year-old forward was linked to Toronto throughout the week, with Head Coach Mike Babcock reportedly selling him hard on joining the upstart Leafs.