It’s no secret that perspective builds over time, and it’s no different with Jason Spezza.
The Toronto Maple Leafs veteran centre offered it in abundance during his scheduled conference call with reporters on Tuesday afternoon, speaking to a range of topics as the NHL season remains paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A self-described eternal optimist, Spezza doesn’t just believe that the NHL will have the opportunity to pick up where it left off, but that the unforeseen circumstances facing the league and world at large might even offer a competitive advantage to the Leafs if and when they can resume the season.