The Maple Leafs have signed forward Landon Sim to a two-year, entry-level contract that begins next season, per a team announcement. The Nova Scotia native had been with AHL Toronto this season on a minor-league deal.
Sim, 21, was a sixth-round pick by the Blues in 2022, but they opted not to sign him, and he became a free agent two years later. After not being picked up again in the draft and heading back to junior hockey for an overage season with the OHL’s London Knights, he landed a one-year commitment from the Marlies for 2025-26 along with a training camp invite from the Leafs.
The son of former NHL journeyman Jon Sim displayed some offensive upside in juniors – he had a 30-goal season for the Knights en route to their Memorial Cup win in 2025. It’s his physicality and willingness to drop the gloves, despite his 5’11”, 187-lb frame, that have made him an attractive depth candidate in Toronto, though. He only logged three goals in 13 AHL contests this season and added two goals and six points in 18 games for ECHL Cincinnati. Across the two leagues, he racked up 75 penalty minutes in 31 outings.
Sim is a long shot to ever be a regular NHL contributor, but there’s no harm in acquiring his NHL rights with another six years of team control remaining. He won’t be a real candidate for a roster spot in the fall, but could be a call-up option if the Leafs want to dress an enforcer for a game or two. He’ll be a restricted free agent in 2028 and gives Toronto 33 of the maximum 50 standard contracts on the books for next season.