[6][7] He was later signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Maple Leafs on August 2, 2024.
[8] During a Maple Leafs' rookie camp scrimmage, Danford suffered a concussion after receiving a hit to the head by invitee Marshall Finnie.
The concussion caused him to miss the Prospect Showdown against the Montreal Canadiens and the Maple Leafs training camp.
On September 30, Danford was loaned back to the Oshawa Generals.
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