Toronto Maple Leafs re-sign veteran winger Bates Battaglia
The 31-year-old Chicago native will earn $625,000 next season and $675,000 in 2008-09. Battaglia had 31 points (12-19) in 82 games in largely a checking role with the Leafs last season.
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