Every Single Free-Agent Option for the Toronto Maple Leafs

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TAMPA, FLORIDA – JUNE 28: Cole Caufield #22 of the Montreal Canadiens is checked into the boards by Blake Coleman #20 of the Tampa Bay Lightning (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) /

Blake Coleman

29 years old. 14 goals, 31 points in 55 games. Cap hit: 1.8 million

Coleman has played centre, shoot left and plays right wing. He could potentially fit anywhere in the Leafs lineup and might be the best cost-replacement for Hyman, should Zach sign elsewhere. Coleman has scored 20-goals three times and is a relentless hitter and forechecker. Expect Toronto to be in on him up into the 4 million range.

Paul Stastny

35 years old. 13 goals, 29 points in 56 games. Cap hit: 6.5 million

Elite on the draw (54% career), Stastny would fit perfectly in Toronto, where there is a big drop-off at the centre position after John Tavares. Stastny has never had a season where he didn’t hit or was on pace for double-digits in goals and has put up 755 points in 1001 games played as well as 69 points in 103 playoff games. A short-term deal at a reduced price would be nice, particularly if Kerfoot (who is best on the wing) is still in Toronto next year.

David Krejci

35 years old. 8 goals, 44 points in 51 games. Cap hit: 7.25 million

Similar to Stastny, Krejci is a seasoned veteran who has routinely produced in every single season. Krejci has been in a whopping 156 playoff games scoring an impressive 121 points and is still a strong possession player. He was also 54.2% in the faceoff circle last season. Another prototypical centre that would look great on the 3rd line, Krejci on a short-term deal at half (or less) of his current cap hit would be appealing.

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