Toronto Maple Leafs: Free Agents to Watch in the Final Four
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Corey Perry, MTL, RW, 6’3, 206 lbs, 36 yrs, $750,000
Once the playoffs are over for the Montreal Canadiens, Corey Perry will be a UFA. He had signed a $750,000 one-year contract with the Canadiens, and if he’s looking to change teams and maybe get a slightly better contract, he could go to the Toronto Maple Leafs next.
In 49 games played in the regular season, Corey Perry scored nine goals and 12 assists for a total of 21 points.
Pros:
- Perry’s a very dependable player. His experience and patience are very valuable to whichever team he’s on.
- He’s also an agitator and draws penalties without taking too many himself. He’s the kind of player you hate to play against but love to have.
- Perry’s also a playoff performer, which is something the Leafs could really use. In 15 playoff games this season, he has scored three goals and five assists for a total of eight points.
Cons:
- Perry’s age is definitely something to be considered as a con, but considering the experience he has and his role as a fourth-liner, a short-term contract wouldn’t be bad at all.
- With Jason Spezza having re-signed with the Leafs, Perry might not be the best option. After all, we don’t want too many older players, but since Thornton hasn’t re-signed yet, Perry should be an option.