Maple Leafs Sign Philippe Myers to Two-Year Extension

The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially announced a two-year contract extension for defenseman Philippe Myers, carrying an average annual value of $850,000. This deal will add to the team’s blue-line depth and avoid letting Myers become an unrestricted free agent. He has two assists in 11 games this season.

Myers Working to Become a Regular NHL Player

Myers, 27, has averaged 17:08 of ice time in the few games he’s played this season. But he’s growing into his role and is playing a lot more than he’s sitting. The 6-foot-5, 219-pound defenseman has steadily earned more playing time since December, featuring in 10 of Toronto’s last 16 games. He also played a key role in the Leafs’ recent back-to-back victories against the New York Islanders.

Myers entered the NHL with the Philadelphia Flyers, signing an entry-level contract in 2015. He later played for the Tampa Bay Lightning before joining Toronto as a free agent on July 2, 2024. In 169 career NHL games, Myers has eight goals and 30 assists for 38 points.

Myers also earned silver medals at the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championship and the 2019 IIHF World Championship with Team Canada.

Maple Leafs Get a Possible Value Deal With Myers’ Contract