Maple Leafs in Free Agency: Editor in Leaf Roundtable

May 3, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (22) moves the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period in game four of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
May 3, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (22) moves the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period in game four of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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The Toronto Maple Leafs will look to add to their team in Free Agency.

Saturday July 1st is the first day that teams can officially sign free-agents.  Along with the Trade Deadline and the Entry Draft, Free Agency Day is the most celebrated non-game event on the NHL calendar.  After failing to swing any deals at the draft (or perhaps choosing not to) the Toronto Maple Leafs will be looking to make a splash in free agency.

At least we hope so.

The class this year is alright, as far as UFA day goes.  Since the salary cap, star players in their prime hardly ever make it to market.  There is never a bunch of really good players available, but there are always pieces that can help your team.

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May 3, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (22) moves the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period in game four of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Kevin Shattenkirk leads the way, and there is also Joe Thornton , Justin Williams, Nail Yakupov , Karl Alzner (please no) and more.

With anticipation running high, the staff of Editor in Leafs gathered around our giant round table and discussed who the Toronto Maple Leafs should sign.

As always, we encourage you to tell us what you think in the comments.