Last week, the Toronto Maple Leafs signed several AHL players, and were rumoured to be among the finalists for big name Russian Free Agent Alexander Barabanov.
Today, they signed him, in competition with (apparently) over 20 other teams.
The Leafs are hoping to hit another homerun with a Russian Free Agent.
Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Barabanov
Like last year when the Leafs signed Ilya Mikheyev, Barabanov is a solid KHL player in the prime of his career who can step into an NHL lineup and provide (it is hoped) amazing value on an entry-level deal.