Conor Sheary is in his eighth NHL season.
The 30-year-old has seven goals and three assists for 10 points in 19 games this season.
His primary position is left-wing, and I think he would complement either of Toronto’s top two lines.
Sheary recorded 19 goals and 24 assists for 43 points in 71 games last season.
He is in the final year of his contract with a $1.5 million salary cap hit. For a team like Toronto that is nearly up against the salary cap, adding a player like Sheary for $1.5 million is a no-brainer. Acquiring him would likely cost a second or third-round pick, plus a prospect.
A major plus to adding Sheary to the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup is his 72 games of playoff experience.
He helped the Pittsburgh Penguins win back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2015-16 and 2016-17. To have that much experience of playing in the playoffs and still only be 30 years old is a luxury. A luxury the Toronto Maple Leafs would love to have in their top six.
Fans are hoping that the Toronto Maple Leafs and GM Kyle Dubas make a move to upgrade the team’s top six. A deal might not happen right now, but upgrades are needed before the NHL trade deadline on March 3rd, 2023. Fans will have to keep their fingers crossed and hope that Dubas makes the right move(s).