Jason Spezza signs with the Toronto Maple LeafsThis one’s a little out of left field: The Maple Leafs will sign centerman Jason Spezza when the FA period opens at Noon EST.
Kyle Dubas mentioned that one of the Leafs‘ best advantages this FA period despite the lack of cap space is selling veteran players on the opportunity to come and win here on cheaper short-term deals in the twilight of their careers, and that’s exactly what’s taken place here. Once an elite centerman with multiple 30+ goal and 80+ point seasons to his name in Ottawa and Dallas, the 36-year-old Spezza has lost a step and has been a 25-point player the past two seasons with the Stars, but he’ll bring an element to the…
