Toronto, ON -- (Sports Network) - The Toronto Maple Leafs signed 2009 first-round pick forward Nazem Kadri to a three-year entry level contract on Monday.

Financial details surrounding the deal were not released.

The Leafs selected the London, Ontario native seventh overall on June 26. Kadri ranked ninth in the Ontario Hockey League this past season with 53 assists and 15th in points with 78. He went on to add 21 points (9G, 12A) in 14 playoff games.

The 18-year-old was instrumental in leading the Kitchener Rangers to the OHL championship one year prior, collecting nine goals and 17 assists in the 2008 playoffs.