Kirsten Simms signs three-year Toronto deal
Toronto has signed eighth-overall draft pick Kirsten Simms through the 2028–29 season. The forward is the first player from the Sceptres’ 2026 draft class to agree to a contract.
Simms joins Toronto after four seasons at Wisconsin, where she produced 238 points in 152 games and won three national championships. She recorded 59 points in 31 games during her senior season. The agreement places her among four Sceptres contracted through 2028–29 at the time of the announcement.
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This brief summarizes reporting dated Oct 15, 2026. Read the original source for the full details.