Some fans figured the Toronto Maple Leafs made a mistake by signing a 37-year-old to a three-year contract worth $6 million per year, while other fans were just simply floored to have a name like Marleau on the team.
A household name in San Jose with a knack for goal scoring who could still skate and had done pretty much everything except win a Stanley Cup? How could you say no?
The main concern with Marleau’s presence is his contract. Everything else he has would be welcomed by any team. A consistent scoring forward with a spectacular veteran presence, who can still keep up with the speed of today’s NHL and put up 25+ goals a season?