Maple Leafs sign defenceman William Villeneuve to one-year extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs are bringing back some AHL depth.

Defenceman William Villeneuve signed a one-year, two-way contraction extension, the team announced on Tuesday.

Villeneuve, 23, put up 40 points (four goals, 36 assists) in 55 games with the Marlies last season. Over 165 career AHL games, he has 90 points (nine goals, 81 assists).

The Sherbrooke, Que., native was selected by the Maple Leafs in the fourth round of the 2020 draft.

He played junior hockey with the QMJHL’s Saint John Sea Dogs, winning the Memorial Cup in 2022.

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