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Maple Leafs Sign Northeastern Captain Vincent Borgesi to Two-Year Entry-Level Deal

The undrafted defenseman will join the AHL Marlies on an amateur tryout for the rest of this season.

Overview

  • Toronto announced a two-year NHL contract that starts in 2026–27, with Borgesi set to finish 2025–26 on an amateur tryout with the Marlies.
  • PuckPedia reports an average annual value of about $987,500 with signing bonuses of $97,500 in year one and $100,000 in year two.
  • Borgesi captained Northeastern this season and was a 2026 Hobey Baker nominee after posting 20 points in 36 games.
  • Listed at 5-foot-9 and 185 pounds, he is described by analysts as a mobile, skilled puck-mover projected to bolster Marlies depth as he adjusts to the pro game.
  • The Philadelphia native played in the USHL with Tri-City, earned development camp invites from Colorado, Vegas and Florida, and captained the U.S. Collegiate Selects at the 2025 Spengler Cup.