Maple Leafs Sign Forward Borya Valis To Three-year, Entry-level Contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has signed forward Borya Valis to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Valis, 20, has posted 73 points (29 goals, 44 assists) in 57 games with the Prince George Cougars (WHL) this season. The 6’2”, 200-pound forward has recorded 216 points (86 goals, 130 assists) in 236 career regular season WHL games split between Prince George and the Regina Pats. Valis has also collected 13 points (nine goals, four assists) in 15 playoff games, helping the Cougars to the third round of the 2024 WHL Playoffs.

Prospect Profile:

via EliteProspects 2023 NHL Draft Guide

Give Valis a bit of space, and he takes the puck straight to the net. He slips away from defenders for chances at the top of the slot, too. Even more impressive as a passer, he sets up chances with quick plays off the boards and deceptive feeds through opponents. He enters every battle with a couple of shoulder-checks, mapping out his options.

Position: Right-shot winger
League: WHL
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 192 lbs
Birth date: Apr 8, 2004

Here’s how Valis stacks up on his team in various statistics:

Goals (29) – 2nd
Assists (44) – 3rd
Points (73) – Tied for 2nd
Shots (229) – 1st
+/- (+32) – 2nd; 1st for forwards by 15
Power play points (17) – Tied for 3rd
Short handed points (3) – 1st