3 Value UFA Forwards Toronto Maple Leafs Should Sign

No. 1: Max Domi

If Max Domi joins the Toronto Maple Leafs, he’s going to have one-million fans before he even steps on the ice.

Domi’s father, Tie, was obviously a Leafs fan-favorite for year’s and is still adored by many. Although he was never the biggest player, he would fight anyone and everyone and actually had a little bit of skill too, which was the perfect combination in Toronto.

The former high-end draft pick hasn’t lived up to his junior career, but he has shown flashes.

His first year in Montreal was fantastic and joining another popular hockey market may be the spark he currently needs. Domi is still immensely talented, so playing alongside other talented players should help him relive that 28-goal season he had with the Canadiens.

Whether he’s on an explosive power-play unit with Matthews, Marner, Tavares and/or Nylander, or paired up with a combination of those four on a nightly basis 5v5, Domi should be able to provide value, and the Leafs should be able to get him on the cheap.

After underperforming his last contract, a one or two-year deal around $1.5-2.5M per season seems in the wheelhouse for Domi and returning to Toronto would be a wonderful moment, not only for his family, but for the fanbase as he could do some damage here.