The Toronto Maple Leafs have secured a one-year, two-way contract extension for defenseman William Villeneuve, a promising 23-year-old player from Sherbrooke, Quebec. Last season, Villeneuve demonstrated his potential with the Toronto Marlies, amassing 40 points (4 goals, 36 assists) in just 55 games, alongside 2 assists in 2 Calder Cup playoff games. His career stats in the AHL show a total of 90 points (9 goals, 81 assists) across 165 games.

Prior to joining the Leafs organization, Villeneuve showcased his offensive talents in the QMJHL with the Saint John Sea Dogs, where he accumulated 153 points in 216 games and earned a spot on the second all-star team in 2020 and 2022. Notably, he was part of the Sea Dogs' championship-winning roster for the 2022 Memorial Cup. As the Maple Leafs look to bolster their defensive lineup, Villeneuve's development will be closely monitored by fantasy sports enthusiasts.