The Washington Capitals have had a lot of great players over the years. Very few of them are as close to the fanbase’s hearts as Brooks Laich. Not only was he a solid player, he was an even better person. Laich’s optimism despite suffering a variety of injuries made him a fan favorite despite his less than ideal stats.
When he got traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Caps fans were heartbroken. Recently, Laich has been playing for the Toronto Marlies. He recently had elbow surgery and will rehab in California.
Since Laich is at the end of his deal, it’s likely he’s gone to move on from the Toronto Maple Leafs organization.