Toronto Maple Leafs: The Top 3 Remaining UFAs at Every Position

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1. Tomas Tatar

Age: 30
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 183 lbs
Position: Left wing / Right wing
2020-21 AAV: $5,300,000

Of all the UFA’s available, Tomas Tatar had the most points last season with 30. He is tied for the most goals with 10 and has the most assists with 20. He even has the best points per game average of 0.60.

Tatar only played in five games for the Montreal Canadiens in their improbable Stanley Cup Finals run. He was a healthy scratch for the majority of the contests. In the games he did play, Tatar didn’t look very sharp. That could hurt Tatar’s next contract but he should be able to get at least a $4MM AAV in his next deal.

2. Kyle Palmieri

Age: 30
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 185 lbs
Position: Left wing / Right wing
2020-21 AAV: $4,650,000

At last season’s trade deadline, the New Jersey Devils ended Kyle Palmieri’s six year run with the franchise by moving him and Travis Zajac to the New York Islanders for a package centered around a first-round draft pick.

The move to the Islanders was a good one for both Palmieri and the team. In his 19 playoff games, he scored seven goals and added two helpers. Palmieri was also a physical presence on the ice, adding needed energy into Barry Trotz and Jim Hiller’s lineup. While the Leafs would love to add Palmieri, he is currently out of their price range due to their cap restraints.

3. Alex Chiasson

Age: 30
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 208 lbs
Position: Right wing
2020-21 AAV: $2,150,000

Alex Chiasson is the sort of player who can add secondary scoring for his next team. He was a fixture on the Edmonton Oilers’ powerplay. His net-front presence is enough to cause opposing goalies havok.

It’s not all positive for Chiasson. His biggest issues come on the defensive end. He can be a liability at times, which should have teams cautious about how they deploy him. At this point in his career, he should be a useful bottom six winger.