Report: Maple Leafs unofficially add defenseman to their roster.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly pulled off a big move and although it's not official yet sources indicate that the deal is in fact done.

There have been a number of National Hockey League organizations fighting over 25-year-old Kontinental hockey League defenseman Igor Ozhiganov ever since it became clear that he was coming to North America. Despite that it appears that the Leafs have won that battle according to a number of sources. 

Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman is reporting that rival NHL teams have been told, presumably by Ozhiganov's representation, that Ozhiganov has committed to the Leafs.

From Friedman:

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Other NHL teams have been told Toronto has a verbal commitment from Russian defenceman Igor Ozhighanov.

Ozhiganov can not be signed until the 30th of April 2018 and that is why at this time it remains merely a verbal commitment from the Leafs, but it sounds like this deal is in the bag for the Maple Leafs. A great addition for a team that has been consistently searching for more talent on the blue line.