The number 38 is a very special one today. Eight players have worn the number for the Toronto Maple Leafs, there is one Maple Leaf turning 38 this year and one other who passed it long ago.
Jason Spezza was born in 1983, so he’ll be turning 38 on June 21st, about six months from now, and sadly he’ll have to celebrate by having a five day stay in Winnipeg, after a long train ride over the Rockies from Vancouver to boot.
Joe Thornton is way past 38 at the ripe old age of 41, but has experienced the wonders of 38.