Vincent Borgesi has signed a two-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, marking a significant step in his hockey career. The contract has a cap hit of $987.5K, and if he plays in the NHL next season, he will earn a salary of $877.5K.
Borgesi will join the Toronto Marlies for the remainder of the 2025-26 season on an amateur tryout, as he transitions from his collegiate career at Northeastern University. During the 2025-26 season, he served as captain of Northeastern, posting 20 points, including 5 goals and 15 assists, in 36 games.
His performance earned him a nomination for the prestigious 2026 Hobey Baker Award, highlighting his impact on the ice. Over his collegiate career, Borgesi accumulated 80 points, consisting of 16 goals and 64 assists, in 135 NCAA games.
Before his time at Northeastern, Borgesi spent two seasons with the Tri-City Storm in the USHL, where he recorded 50 points from 7 goals and 43 assists in 106 regular season games. His leadership skills were further showcased when he captained the United States Collegiate Selects Team at the 2025 Spengler Cup.
At the Spengler Cup, Borgesi contributed with one assist in four games, demonstrating his ability to perform on an international stage. His journey from the USHL to NCAA and now to the professional ranks reflects a steady progression in his hockey career.
Observers are keen to see how Borgesi adapts to the professional level with the Marlies and potentially the Maple Leafs. Details remain unconfirmed regarding his immediate impact on the team and his integration into the professional game.
