Maple Leafs Set To Sign Finnish Goalie Prospect Jussi Rynnas

22 year old Finnish Goaltending prospect Jussi Rynnas has chosen the Maple Leafs after many NHL teams were in the hunt for his signature. Agent Allain Roy confirmed his client is in final negotiations with the Maple Leafs.

"You’ve got one goaltender with one year left on his contract (Giguere), and you’ve got [Jonas] Gustavsson who just signed a two-year deal." said Roy. "Being 22, I think the natural progression is he will start in the AHL and get used to North American style hockey. I think it’s realistic to say he could be ready to play some games in the NHL in the second half of next year and, worst-case scenario, the following year."

The Stars, Flyers, Canadiens, Coyotes and Leafs were all rumoured to be pursuing him.

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