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Toronto Maple Leafs: A List of Free Agent Targets For Each Position

By Jeremy Ridgewell

TORONTO, ONTARIO - NOVEMBER 15: Morgan Rielly #44 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Boston Bruins at the Scotiabank Arena on November 15, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ONTARIO - NOVEMBER 15: Morgan Rielly #44 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the Boston Bruins at the Scotiabank Arena on November 15, 2019 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /
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Right Wing

When it comes to the Toronto Maple Leafs right-wing position, the top two lines are already in good shape with Mitch Marner, and William Nylander.  It is the third and fourth lines that need an upgrade. Here is a look at some players who can help Toronto in their bottom six.

Corey Perry

Corey Perry might be getting close to retirement, but the feisty 36 year-old proved this season that he can still play.  Perry recorded 21 points in 49 games for the Canadiens this season on a cap friendly deal of $750,000.

After last season’s bargain hunting by Dubas, we know he’ll be looking for more bargains this off-season. Perry brings an edge to the team that will be missing if both Wayne Simmonds and Foligno are gone, but Elliotte Friedman from Sportsnet is reporting that the Maple Leafs and Simmonds are working on a contract extension.

If Perry is willing to sign another cap friendly deal at the league minimum of $750,000, Dubas should sign him.

Perry projection: 1 Year – $750,000

Bobby Ryan

It is no surprise to anyone that Bobby Ryan is on the decline, but when he is heathy, he can still give you 15 minutes a game. It wasn’t that long ago (2018-19) that Ryan put up 42 points before alcohol addiction took over his life. The good news is that he got help and is sober with a new lease on life.

By signing Ryan, Dubas would be hoping it is a low cost/high reward type of deal. If the Toronto Maple Leafs sign Ryan for $1 million or less, and he scores 15 goals while recording 30 plus points, that’s a win.

Ryan projection: 2 Years – $900,000 AAV

Trevor Lewis

Trevor Lewis is mainly on this list due to the Toronto Maple Leafs showing interest in him last off-season.  Lewis is a good fourth line player who will still get you 10 plus points a season while making the team harder to play against.

He is not afraid to hit as he recorded 71 hits this season, and he’s also not afraid to take a hit to make a play. He is a valuable player to have that can eat up 9-10 minutes a game. Lewis is another player in which Dubas could sign for league minimum at $750,000

Lewis projection: 1 Year – $750,000

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