Jokerit Helsinki: Defenseman Mikko Lehtonen and Jokerit agree to mutually terminate his contract for this season. He’ll be heading to Toronto.
TSN: The 26-year old Lehtonen had signed a one-year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs earlier this year. The left-handed defenseman scored eight goals and added nine assists in 17 games this season for Jokerit. He scored 17 goals with 32 assists in 60 games last season.
“I know the players they have signed and who they have, but I think it’s good to have good competition with the guys and it keeps it pretty honest,” Lehtonen said earlier this week.