Leafs sign winger David Booth to 1-year deal

TORONTO (AP) — Veteran forward David Booth has signed a one-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs after spending last season with Vancouver.

The 29-year-old winger had nine goals and 10 assists in 66 games with the Canucks.

He has 218 career points in 443 games with Vancouver and Florida. In 2008-09 with the Panthers, Booth set career highs in goals (31), assists (29) and points (60) in 72 games.

A native of Detroit, Booth was selected 53rd overall by Florida in the 2004 draft.

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