By The Canadian Press on September 5, 2024.
TORONTO – The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Marshall Rifai to a two-year contract extension, the club announced Thursday. The deal begins in 2025-26 and carries an average annual value of US$775,000. The six-foot-two, 205-pound Rifai had 19 points (two goals, 17 assists) in 57 games with the Leafs’ American Hockey League affiliate Toronto Marlies during the 2023-24 season. He added four points (three goals, one assist) in three playoff games. Rifai also made his NHL debut for the Leafs last season, skating in two games. The 26-year-old originally signed a one-year AHL contract with Toronto on March 29, 2022. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 5, 2024. 8