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Maple Leafs sign William Villeneuve to 3-year ELC

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that they have signed 2020 fourth round pick William Villeneuve to a three-year ELC. Villeneuve is entering his age-19 season in the QMJHL with the Saint John Sea Dogs where he was their alternate captain.

We’ve signed defenceman William Villeneuve to a three-year entry level contract. #LeafsForever

— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) September 25, 2021

We wrote about Villeneuve in our 2021 Top 25 Under 25, where he landed 25th on the list.

This is what Seldo had to say about him in the article:

“He has all the tools needed to be a great defender for the Marlies, but my feelings about him making the NHL aren’t strong, like Mac Hollowell.