We got the best free agent enforcer available. He hit's hard, very hard. The most exciting fighter in the league. I hate to say it, but he will make you almost forget about Belak.
"To be a Leaf is like a dream come true," - Orr.
http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283424
The Toronto Maple Leafs have dipped in the free agent market signing forward Colton Orr to a four-year contract worth $4 million.
Orr, 27, played the last four seasons with the New York Rangers and tallied five points and 193 penalty minutes last season.
The 6-3, 220-pound winger has skated in 245 career NHL games with the Rangers and Boston Bruins, registering 11 points and 549 penalty minutes.
The native of Winnipeg, Manitoba was originally signed by the Boston Bruins as a free agent in 2001. He was claimed off waivers by the Rangers in 2005.
Some comments from Rags fans over the signing;
"great signing, a lot of "ranger fans" that aren't into the fighting aspect of the game and just look at stats don't know anything about colton orr... his game and skating ability progressed so much over the time with the rangers. Hes well worth 1 million a year. We just don't have as much cap space to throw a million at a fighter. I would of wanted to keep him but if we could sign a heavy at league min with a one year deal then im for it. Justin Soryal will have a shot at the big club next year. Congrats Leaf Fans you just got your self one of or the best enforcer in the league." - papas1175
"Burke is true to his word in when he said the leafs are going to be alot tougher by next season. And he didnt waste any time in this huge step to that toughness in signing an elite top 5 heavyweight.
I wouldn't be suprised by fall that the leafs will be known as one of the toughest teams in the league. Opponent fighters/hitters will not be running at Schenn with reckless abandonment this upcoming season. Although the price for Orr is higher then expected, nonetheless an awesome signing for the leafs." - Elite Warrior
Get your Orr jerseys now, and let the cat smashing begin!
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