This former Sabres defenseman has signed a nice extension with the Maple Leafs.
Former Buffalo Sabres defenseman Jake McCabe has signed a five-year contract extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He will have an average annual value of $4.51 million starting next season.
It had been reported that the Maple Leafs and McCabe were interested in getting an extension finalized. Now, they have done just that, and the former Sabre will be sticking with the Original Six club.
It is understandable that the Maple Leafs have signed McCabe to this long-term extension. His steady defensive play and immense physicality have made him become an important part of their blueline. Now, that will remain the case for five more years.
Jake McCabeMcCabe, 31, has appeared in nine games for the Maple Leafs this season, posting three assists, eight penalty minutes, 19 hits, and a plus-6 rating.
In 353 career games over eight seasons with the Sabres, McCabe had 18 goals, 59 assists, 77 points, and a minus-28 rating.