Leafs re-sign centre Kevyn Adams

TORONTO (CP) -- Centre Kevyn Adams, who would have become an unrestricted free agent at season's end, re-signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday.

"I wanted to stay here," Adams said. "I'm excited about it.

"Since, I've come up (from the AHL) I've had a great opportunity to play and re-signing is very rewarding."

Adams' salary will be $487,000 US next year and $785,000 the following season.

The 25-year-old has four goals and three assists in 27 games with Toronto this season at an NHL pay rate at $467,500.

"Kevyn has made a lot of improvement since I first saw him," said GM-coach Pat Quinn. "He should be part of our future."

The native of Washington, D.C., was a first-round selection of the Boston Bruins in 1993 but never suited up for the NHL club. Adams signed with Toronto as a free agent Aug. 7, 1997.

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