Maple Leafs, Johnsson closing in on extension
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to put in work to lock down some of their restricted free agents.
Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas confirmed Toronto is nearing an agreement with forward Andreas Johnsson on a contract extension, telling reporters Saturday that deals with Johnsson and Kasperi Kapanen are "right at the finish line."
Johnsson's four-year pact will carry an average annual value likely between $3.25 million and $3.5 million, TSN's Darren Dreger reported earlier Saturday.
Johnsson impressed in his first full NHL season, collecting 20 goals and 43 points in 73 regular-season games before adding a goal and four points in seven playoff contests.
The 24-year-old broke in with the Leafs for a nine-game stint in 2017-18 after being selected 202nd overall by the club in the 2013 draft.
TSN's Bob McKenzie reported Saturday that the club "more or less" has an agreement on a three-year pact with Kapanen.
Toronto's biggest priority remains Mitch Marner, the RFA winger who led the team with 94 points this past season.