With a weak free agent market this offseason, the Maple Leafs could turn to the trade market in an attempt to improve a competitive roster. Toronto will carry plenty of cap space to fill out next year’s lineup, and should have one last year to splurge before Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner are due for their raises. If the Leafs strike out on landing a big free agent like Joe Thornton or John Tavares, one player who could be of particular interest to them is Jason Spezza.
Spezza, who will turn 35 in June, posted just 26 points in 78 games this season with the Dallas Stars.