Since signing his five-year contract extension, in 2013, Joffrey Lupul has played a total of 170 games over the past three seasons. Which is why the Maple Leafs have tried to part ways with Lupul.
However, with two years remaining and a $5.25M cap hit, it’s a tough contract to trade. Add in his injury riddled past and he’s pretty much unmovable.
Last season, management made it clear that they wanted to distance themselves from Lupul. When he had to miss end of last season with a sports hernia, he earned a trip to Robidas Island.