Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Toronto Maple Leafs forward Jason Spezza is a pending unrestricted free agent. He’s hopeful that he gets the chance to play for the Leafs next season.
“The fire still burns, and I really hope to be back here next year.”
Spezza is back living in Toronto with his family. He has signed a one-year, $700,000 deal last offseason.
“I know I’m not the player I once was, but I do feel like I can help quite a bit,” Spezza said Wednesday. “When you lose, there’s consequences, but I’d really love a chance to come back with this group.