Yahoo Sports · Dec 13, 2019
Leafs' Jason Spezza candidly reflects on adjustments under Sheldon Keefe
Toronto Maple Leafs veteran Jason Spezza is beginning to make a larger impact on his team. (John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports)It may sound somewhat peculiar about one of the NHL’s longest-standing veterans, but it appears Jason Spezza has finally found his footing with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The 36-year-old spoke candidly to Sportsnet’s Luke Fox about his rollercoaster season to date and how he’s embraced being the veteran in the room among a Maple Leafs team that is propelled by their youthful core.
He was benched for the Maple Leafs’ home opener in a somewhat surprising move and opened up about his rocky start to the year.