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Toronto Maple Leafs Sign Forward Clarke MacArthur

Clarke MacArthur (credit: Wikipedia.org)
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Tuesday evening that they have come to terms with Clarke MacArthur.

Fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs received some good news on Tuesday as Clarke MacArthur will be with the Leafs for the next two seasons according to a recently signed contract between himself and the Leafs. 

MacArthur spent last season with Toronto as the 26 year old from Lloydminster, Alberta became a 20 goal scorer for the first time in his career.

The Maple Leafs' homepage, as part of the NHL.com network, reported the deal on Tuesday evening: "Brian Burke...announced Tuesday that the hockey club has signed forward Clarke MacArthur to a two-year contract."

MacArthur is an improving player who has spent most of his career with the Buffalo Sabres. He has no playoff experience at this point but in scoring 62 total points in 2010/11 he posted a career high.

The Leafs have not been as busy as some teams since free agency began however they have signed Ben Scrivens, Tim Connolly, and now MacArthur.

The Leafs also acquired Matthew Lombardi and defense-man Cody Franson from the Nashville Predators earlier this week.

The Leafs have not qualified for the post-season since before the 2004/05 canceled season and they are a franchise under pressure from their enormous fan base to improve their lineup as they have now missed the Stanley Cup playoffs in six straight seasons.

Signing MacArthur cannot be called improving the lineup as he played in Toronto last season however the Leafs still made an important move with the signing to keep the talent the talented player.

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