The Score: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jake Gardiner has signed a 5-year, $20.25M contract extension.
Media & Fan Reactions:
Jake Gardiner was coming off his entry-level contract and surrendered one year of unrestricted free agency with the new deal.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 29, 2014
@_TyAnderson Jake Gardiner's signing at 20m+ over 5 years is such a bad thing for the Bruins and their negociations with Krug
— Dave Fauteux (@FauteuxDave) July 30, 2014
Not sure how I feel about the jake gardiner deal but if he turns into the player he's suppose to in the next 2 years it's a steal
— Anthony Brand (@Twanerr) July 30, 2014
Jake Gardiner signs 5-year deal with Maple Leafs, remains trade bait http://t.co/HDScVaxqMm #sport
— Sport Agent (@Sport__Agent) July 29, 2014