<p>The Leafs have put pen to paper on one of their picks from the 2023 NHL draft class.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">🖊️ We’ve signed defenceman Noah Chadwick to a three-year, entry-level contract</p>
<p>&mdash; Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) <a href="https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/1738265732566089769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Noah Chadwick was originally drafted in the sixth round (183rd overall) of the most recent draft, making him the second player the Leafs chose to earn a contract with the team this summer. The other one is obviously Easton Cowan, who has been lighting it up with the London Knights and earned a call-up to Team Canada at the upcoming World Juniors.</p>
<p>Standing at 6&#8217;4&#8243; and weighing 200 pounds, the Canadian defenceman has been in the midst of a productive season for the Lethbridge Hurricanes. He is currently leading his team and is 13th in WHL in scoring for a blueliner with 24 points (seven goals and 17 assists) in 30 games.<a href="https://theleafsnation.com/news/scorching-hot-steeves-moldenhauer-settling-in-chadwicks-breakout-leafs-prospect-roundup" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Chadwick has emerged</a> as one of the most crucial players on a team holding onto a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.</p>
<p>He has certainly taken a big step in his development as he has already surpassed his offensive output from his draft year while also building off his strong defensive game. <a href="https://theleafsnation.com/news/the-leafs-select-noah-chadwick-with-their-sixth-round-pick" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chadwick was already great</a> in transition, moved well for a guy of his size, was exceptional at closing the gaps quickly, and was smart with his decision-making with the puck.</p>
<p>He has all of the tools needed to be a dependable two-way player and <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/lethbridge-hurricanes-noah-chadwick-excited-to-be-a-maple-leaf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">could be a valuable asset for the Leafs</a> down the line if he can keep up this development. So while he still has a way to go before he will have a legitimate shot at cracking the lineup, Chadwick has certainly done enough to impress Brad Trelving and management enough to earn his first pro contract.</p>
<p>I would imagine we will be hearing a lot more about Chadwick in the years to come.</p>
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The Leafs have put pen to paper on one of their picks from the 2023 NHL draft class.

https://twitter.com/MapleLeafs/status/1738265732566089769

Noah Chadwick was originally drafted in the sixth round (183rd overall) of the most recent draft, making him the second player the Leafs chose to earn a contract with the team this summer. The other one is obviously Easton Cowan, who has been lighting it up with the London Knights and earned a call-up to Team Canada at the upcoming World Juniors.

Standing at 6'4" and weighing 200 pounds, the Canadian defenceman has been in the midst of a productive season for the Lethbridge Hurricanes. He is currently leading his team and is 13th in WHL in scoring for a blueliner with 24 points (seven goals and 17 assists) in 30 games.<a href="https://theleafsnation.com/news/scorching-hot-steeves-moldenhauer-settling-in-chadwicks-breakout-leafs-prospect-roundup" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Chadwick has emerged</a> as one of the most crucial players on a team holding onto a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

He has certainly taken a big step in his development as he has already surpassed his offensive output from his draft year while also building off his strong defensive game. <a href="https://theleafsnation.com/news/the-leafs-select-noah-chadwick-with-their-sixth-round-pick" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chadwick was already great</a> in transition, moved well for a guy of his size, was exceptional at closing the gaps quickly, and was smart with his decision-making with the puck.

He has all of the tools needed to be a dependable two-way player and <a href="https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/lethbridge-hurricanes-noah-chadwick-excited-to-be-a-maple-leaf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">could be a valuable asset for the Leafs</a> down the line if he can keep up this development. So while he still has a way to go before he will have a legitimate shot at cracking the lineup, Chadwick has certainly done enough to impress Brad Trelving and management enough to earn his first pro contract.

I would imagine we will be hearing a lot more about Chadwick in the years to come.

<em class="text-lg italic">Stats from <a class="text-accent" href="https://www.eliteprospects.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Elite Prospects</a>.</em>
<div>BRING ON THE TEAM SPIRIT! Unleash your inner MVP with the game-changing Varsity Collection from Nation Gear! Embrace the winning spirit by repping your fave team with pride! Shop the Varsity Collection and <a class="text-accent" href="https://nationgear.ca/collections/varsity-collection" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">more at nationgear.ca</a></div>
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