The 29-year-old forward was trekking the back nine of a golf course on Monday afternoon when he agreed to a three-year, $4.05 million contract with an annual average value of $1.35 million. Lorentz was creeping towards the open market, with less than 24 hours until free agency, though he knew he'd always remain in Toronto.

Steven Lorentz signed a 3-year, $4.05 million contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. The contract has an average annual value of $1.35 million. The 29-year-old forward had 19 points (eight goals, 11 assists) in 80 regular-season games for the Maple Leafs last season and two assists in 13 Stanley Cup Playoff games.

Pending unrestricted free agent winger signs a three-year extension with the Maple Leafs at an AAV of $1.35 million.