Top 5 Free Agents the Toronto Maple Leafs Should Sign This Summer

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TAMPA, FL – NOVEMBER 27: St. Louis Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (27) skates in the 1st period of the NHL game between the Saint Louis Blues and Tampa Bay Lightning on November 27, 2019 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

2. Joe Thornton

If the Toronto Maple Leafs resign Jason Spezza and then grab Joe Thornton, they may have the oldest bottom-six centres in the NHL, but that’s okay. Thornton is an Ontario kid chasing a Stanley Cup, and will be filled with energy if he joined Toronto.

Also, having made over $90 million in his career, I’m sure he wouldn’t mind a pay-cut if it meant having a strong possibility at a cup near his hometown.

Thornton is still capable to slide up and down the lineup and would be lethal on the power play setting up the Leafs young superstars. If the price is right, Thornton would be a great addition next year.

1. Alex Pietrangelo

A man can dream, can’t he?

The current captain of the defending Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues is a pending free agent and would be the perfect fit in Toronto.

The former 4th overall pick in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft is the defenseman Toronto fans dream of.

He’s a big body with a hard slap shot who can put up points, but also defends well. He is the Norris Trophy favorite this year.

Growing up less than hour away from Toronto, I’m sure his friends and family would love for him to wear the blue-and-white one day.

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