Maple Leafs sign Timmins to 2-year extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced a two-year, $2.2-million extension for defenseman Conor Timmins on Thursday.

Timmins was scheduled for restricted free agency after this season. His current deal pays him $850,000.

The Maple Leafs acquired Timmins in a trade with the Arizona Coyotes in November as they dealt with numerous injuries to their blue line. Toronto sent AHLer Curtis Douglas the other way.

Timmins only appeared in two games with the Coyotes before the trade but has carved out a more regular role since arriving in Toronto. The 24-year-old has notched 12 points in 20 appearances with the Leafs while averaging 15:41 per contest.

With Timmins signed, Toronto's remaining blue-liners playing on expiring contracts are Justin Holl and Jordie Benn.