Maple Leafs Sign Jhonas Enroth To One-Year Deal

[Leafsfan1967]

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Monday that the hockey club has signed free agent goaltender Jhonas Enroth to a one-year contract worth $750,000.

Enroth, 28, appeared in 16 regular season games with the Los Angeles Kings, posting a record of 7-5-1 with a .922 save percentage and a 2.17 goals against average. In 147 career regular season NHL games, Enroth has amassed a record of 50-66-15 with a .911 save percentage and a 2.80 goals against average. The Stockholm, Sweden native was originally drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the second round (46th overall) of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.

 

[creasecollector]

Yeah, I'm super excited about this signing! Been collecting Enroth since 2011, and the Leafs have always been my favourite team, as I was born in Toronto. Glad to see Enroth stick somewhere! Now I'll have a few more cards to chase next year

 

[TanguayFan]

Great signing for the Leafs. He could push Anderson for playtime. Highly underrated netminder, good stats considering the teams he played for.

 

[newfiecomicguy1]

Didn't see him play much last year but always thought Buffalo should have picked him up. I was impressed with his play with the Sabres. Great signing at IMO a bargain price.

 

[Bossy22]

I think this could be best bang for buck signing of the year. Anderson will be good but to have a very good backup or injury replacement will give confidence to the kids in front!

 

[JayKayZee]

This is a pretty good story IMO. He was very well liked in Buffalo, and being so close the fans will get a chance to see him plenty in the coming season. Wouldn't be surprised if he gets more cheers than some of the Sabres in warm-ups.

 

[creasecollector]

The Sabres loved him, that's for sure! Fun Fact: Enroth got his very 1st NHL win against the Maple Leafs

 

[geschrocks33]

Definitely a well liked guy here in Buffalo. Still a fan of his and I wish him the best. Except when he's playing Buffalo.

 

[gobuffalo2331]

Man if he plays for the Leafs like he did in Buffalo, than the Maple Leafs are a lot closer to the playoffs today than they were yesterday. He was stopping 52/54 shots a game for the Sabres when he was their full-time goalie. I had no idea why Buffalo didn't pursue him this offseason. I guess he wants to be a starter and probably wouldn't of signed.

 

[geschrocks33]

Man if he plays for the Leafs like he did in Buffalo, than the Maple Leafs are a lot closer to the playoffs today than they were yesterday. He was stopping 52/54 shots a game for the Sabres when he was their full-time goalie. I had no idea why Buffalo didn't pursue him this offseason. I guess he wants to be a starter and probably wouldn't of signed.

I was wondering the same thing once the pickings got pretty slim, but I heard that Murray likes "big" goalies and Enroth doesn't fit that bill. Too bad, he would've been welcomed back here

 

[ncm7772]

Very solid deal. Always thought this guy was a solid goalie.