2. Brad Boyes
Age: 34
Position: Winger
Shoots: Right
Last Team/Cap Hit: Toronto – $700K
Boyes was very effective for the Toronto Maple Leafs last year. He registered 24 points in 60 games while producing an all-around game that was a solid third line scoring winger. He could also moonlight on the second line if there were injuries.
He had a 1.63 P60 at 5v5 and excellent shot suppression numbers. Boyes may be getting older, but he’s still a talented hockey player. It’s shocking that he hasn’t been scooped up by someone at this point.
His $700K cap hit last year was an absolute steal and he could be a great steal for another team this year.
The Toronto Maple Leafs could have very well signed him again as a showcase player but instead chose to go with a more long-term approach by signing Matt Martin.
He’s a fit for almost every team in the NHL if they’re looking for a good possession player for their depth and easily the best available forward remaining in the UFA group.
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