Michalek, for the Toronto Maple Leafs, suited up in 13 games last year. He recorded six points during his stint with the club.
At $4M, Michalek’s a big hit on the salary cap whether he’s in the NHL or the AHL – but is the AHL even going to be an option for the veteran?
After he was traded, Mike Babcock and Lou Lamoriello both called Michalek to tell him he’d be “important” to the team. By important they likely meant as a mentor to the younger players and not in actual play.
Michalek’s best days are in his rear-view mirror, even if he did make the Czech team for the World Cup Of Hockey.