Maple Leafs agree to terms with top NCAA defenseman Cade Webber
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This evening news has come in that the Toronto Maple Leafs have signed one of their top defensive prospects to a contract. The Maple Leafs and Boston University Terriers defenseman Cade Webber have agreed to a deal.
The Toronto Maple Leafs were quick to act signing defenseman Cade Webber to a contract just a day after his Boston Terriers team was eliminated from the NCAA Frozen Four. He now signs an entry-level contract and is expected to be with the NHL club right away.
#LeafsForever prospect Cade Webber is signing a 2-year entry-level contract with the club that starts now, per
Drafted 2019 4th round, had 6 pts in 38 GP for Boston University. Acquired from Carolina in March for a 2026 6th.
Drafted 2019 4th round, had 6 pts in 38 GP for Boston University. Acquired from Carolina in March for a 2026 6th.
Cade Webber was acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes earlier this year for a 6th round pick. He was named the top defensive defenseman in Hockey East for the 2023-24 season. As the season winds down the question will be whether Cade Webber gets into a game or not.
If Cade Webber does in fact make his NHL debut we will bring you that news and coverage of his performance as it happens.
Source: Blade of Steel - Maple Leafs sign top defensive prospect in college hockey, Cade Weber
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AVRIL 12 | 140 ANSWERS Maple Leafs agree to terms with top NCAA defenseman Cade Webber Will Cade Webber play more than 3 games for the Toronto Maple Leafs this season and or postseason? | ||
| Yes | 38 | 27.1 % |
| No | 102 | 72.9 % |
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