Leafs D Marshall Rifai signs 2-year extension
Sep 25, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Marshall Rifai (83) goes to pass the puck during warm up before a game against the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Marshall Rifai, who made his NHL debut last season, signed a two-year extension through the 2026-27 season, the team announced Thursday.
The contract carries an annual average value of $775,000.
Rifai, 26, played in two games for the Maple Leafs in February, averaging 11:40 in ice time.
In 57 games with the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League last season, Rifai notched 19 points (two goals, 17 assists). In three playoff games, he chipped in three goals and an assist.
Rifai has 35 points (six goals, 29 assists) in 126 regular-season games and five points (three goals, two assists) in eight playoff games with the Marlies.
He first signed with the organization in March 2022 on a one-year AHL contract.
--Field Level Media
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