We went over the worst five UFA signings in team history, but for this experiment we’ll be going through the top 10 Toronto Maple Leafs UFA signings instead.
More often than not, that flashy free agent at the top of everybody’s list doesn’t work out as planned.
One, they’re overpaid because teams are desperate, and two, they just can’t live up to expectations for a seven or eight-year contract.
The best free agent signings are usually those that have short-term (1-3 years) and don’t break the bank.
Finding a player that’s an aging veteran on the cheap, or a young player who has lots to prove is where you find value and the Leafs know all about this.