Grading Every Toronto Maple Leafs Offseason Move
By Reuben Gasee
Malgin Re-signed
A few days prior to the 2020 trade deadline, the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired Denis Malgin from the Florida Panthers in exchange for Mason Marchment.
Throughout the whole 2020 season, he registered four goals and eight assists in 44 games although all of those points came with the Panthers (36 games).
Malgin may not have put up any points, but he impressed enough to be brought him back on a one year deal for the league minimum of $700,000.
He’s an NHL player but likely won’t be on the team unless there are injuries, a decent enough depth option.
Grade: C+
Spezza Re-signed
When Jason Spezza signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs last offseason, he came for two reasons, to play for his hometown team and more importantly, to win a Stanley Cup which he has yet to achieve in his long career.
He put up 25 points in 2019-20, nine goals and 16 assists in his age 36 season. While he played quality fourth line minutes, he brought an important trait to the Leafs in the clubhouse which was veteran leadership. Someone like Spezza has seen it all in his NHL career and was able to be a leader for the young guys on the team.
They brought him back on an identical contract as last season, a league minimum deal for $700,000. A win-win deal that benefits both the player and the team.