Winnik returning to Maple Leafs on two-year deal

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Daniel Winnik, left. (Mike Munden/AP)

Daniel Winnik is returning to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

The unrestricted free agent signed a two-year contract with Toronto on Wednesday worth $4.5 million.

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The Maple Leafs traded the forward to the Pittsburgh Penguins in February in exchange for Zach Sill, a 2015 fourth-round pick (Jesper Lindgren) and a 2016 second-round pick.

In 79 games between the two clubs, Winnik scored nine goals and 34 points while spending a lot of time on the penalty kill.

July 1, 2015

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Daniel Winnik
SIGNED BY
Toronto Maple Leafs
LENGTH
2 yrs
CONTRACT TYPE
Free Agency
SALARY CAP HIT
$2.25 million
TOTAL
$4.5 million

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