Maple Leafs Sign Goaltending Prospect Artur Akhtyamov To Three-Year Extension
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Sunday that they have signed goaltender prospect Artur Akhtyamov to a three-year contract extension worth $2.7 million with an average annual value of roughly $900,000 per season for the upcoming 18-3 seasons through 26 and beyond into late summer in August or September by next year's end when he turns twenty-five years old this coming winter break period ahead of their playoff push starting April fifteenth onwards until May thirtieth deadline day arrives tomorrow morning at noon Eastern Standard Time zone location across North America region including...
Key Points
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1The Toronto Maple Leafs signed prospect netminder Artur Akhtyamov to a new deal on Sunday.
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2Akhtyamov's agreement is for three years with an annual average value of $900,000 and extends through the 2028-29 season. The contract structure includes two-way terms in its first year before reverting to one-way status subsequently.
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The Toronto Maple Leafs have dealt with instability in net this season, navigating injuries and relying on depth from their AHL affiliate.
— [Mar 15, 22:34] Maple Leafs Announce Contract Extension on Sunday (Athlonsports)Artur Akhtyamov has signed a three-year contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs that is two-way for one season and then reverts to being fully team-controlled.
— [Mar 15, 22:28] Toronto Maple Leafs sign goaltender Artur Akhtyamov to three-year contract extension (Timescolonist)Akhtyamov's new deal will create a crowded crease at the NHL level and may limit opportunities for other stoppers.
— [Mar 15, 21:11] Artur Akhtyamov's new contract will create crowded Maple Leafs crease (Ca.news.yahoo.com)The Toronto Maple Leafs are retaining some of their goaltending depth by signing netminder Artur Akhtyamov to a three-year extension.
— [Mar 15, 19:31] Maple Leafs Sign Artur Akhtyamov To Extension (Prohockeyrumors)Goaltender prospect Artur Akhtyamov is sticking around for the foreseeable future with his new contract keeping him in Toronto through at least one more season.
— [Mar 15, 20:34] Leafs sign Artur Akhtyamov to three-year extension (Dailyfaceoff)The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Russian goaltender Artur Akhtyamov to a three-year extension worth $8 million ($900k AAV) starting with the upcoming season, ending his previous contract that was set for expiration in July. In 32 games this year split between AHL and NHL action where he recorded an .904 save percentage while going undefeated at home since November
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed Artur Akhtyamov to a three-year contract extension with an average annual value of $900,000 after he excelled in the AHL this season on his 24th birthday. This move increases competition among incumbent goalies Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz while potentially creating trade options for one or both incumbents given Akhtyamov's performance trajectory at Coca-Cola Coliseum since November