REPORT: Maple Leafs about to extend Andreas Johnsson for 4 more years

Kyle Dubas are starting to close in on their team for next year, covering everything but the big dog (Mitchell Marner). They’ve reportedly agreed to terms with Kasperi Kapanen on a three-year deal, traded Patrick Marleau to the Carolina Hurricanes, and have now reportedly agreed to an extension with Andreas Johnsson for four years at a cap hit between $3.25 million and $3.5 million according to a report from the draft floor:

Leafs closing in on 4 year extension with Andreas Johnsson. Likely between $3.25 mil and $3.5 AAV.

— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) June 22, 2019

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Johnsson shot 15.4% this season on 130 shots, scoring 20 goals. He also put up 23 assists (13 primary assists) playing on all four lines. His 5v5 impact was good, 54% shot attempts, 51% shots, 54% scoring chances. Four years takes Johnsson from his age-25 season (November birthdate) through to his age-28 season, also known as his late prime. The contract buys one of Johnsson’s UFA seasons as well.

Here are some takes from the PPP staff and from around Twitter:

Pleased with the Kappy and Johnsson deals. Certainly not ridiculous steals, but they’re fair for both parties in my opinion. Mentally, I was targeting $6.5m combined on 3 year deals for each, and they’re coming in around that amount (with an extra year for AJ).

— Arvind (@arvi) June 22, 2019

My thoughts on the (reported) Andreas Johnsson contract:https://t.co/umZCmxEr2y

— Hardev Lad 🏳️‍🌈 (@HardevLad) June 22, 2019

Getting both Kappy and AJ on contracts that are both longer than 2 years is v nice. I feel like Johnsson's especially could look real great as early as next season.

— Flow Jerguson (@JoeyFerg) June 22, 2019

Leafs locked up Johnsson and Kapanen for just over the cost of one (1) Marleau

— bobby cappucino (@bobbycappucino) June 22, 2019