Former Maple Leafs Defenseman Signs Multi-Year Deal With Heated Atlantic Division Rival

It's been an up-and-down start to his NHL career for former Maple Leafs defenseman Conor Timmins, who battled injuries early on in his career with the Colorado Avalanche before moving to Arizona and then ultimately being acquired by Toronto during the 2022-23 season.

Timmins spent a few seasons in Toronto, playing 101 games with the Leafs before being traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins at this year's trade deadline, along with forward Connor Dewar, in a cap dump to clear some space for hulking Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo.

After spending a short time in Pittsburgh, Timmins was shipped off to the Buffalo Sabres ahead of free agency, and reports have confirmed that Timmins has re-upped in Buffalo on a two-year deal.

Timmins, who was originally extended by the Maple Leafs back in February of 2023, earning $1.1M per season, has earned a pay bump in Buffalo, doubling up and securing a deal worth $2.2M per season -- a nice deal for an offensive defenseman who may outperform that contract.

Timmins has never played more than 68 games in a single season in his NHL career, but hopefully he is able to remain healthy and find some more consistent playing time with a rebuilding team in Buffalo.