The Maple Leafs have signed GM Dave Nonis to a five-year extension, according to an ESPN.com report.
Nonis took over for the fired Brian Burke just before the start of the 2013 season. The Maple Leafs finished fifth in the Eastern Conference, making the playoffs for the first time since 2004.
In announcing the extension, Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment president and CEO Tim Leiweke said Thursday that ownership and management "felt it critical" to extend Nonis' deal now as a reward for the team's progress.
Via ESPN.com