Casey Cizikas - New York Islanders
Casey Cizikas is 33 years old, 5'10, 190 pounds, and although he doesn't provide much offense, he does win faceoffs and play a physical style game. He has two more years on his contract after this season with an annual salary cap hit of $2.5 million.
Cizikas has four goals and one assist for five points in 41 games. He finished last season with ten goals and 23 points. The veteran has 91 hits this season after registering 135 hits last season. I think Cizikas would benefit from playing for Leafs head coach Craig Berube.
Noel Acciari - Pittsburgh Penguins
Noel Acciari will be familiar to the Leafs and their fans as he was a part of the Leafs during the end of the 2022-23 season and in the playoffs. He is also a familiar player for Leafs head coach Craig Berube, as he coached Acciari in St. Louis for 54 games in the 2022-23 season before Acciari was traded to the Leafs.
Acciari has four goals and four assists for eight points in 43 games this season. He plays a very physical game, as evidenced by his 91 hits through the first half of the season. Acciari's contract expires at the end of next season with an annual salary cap hit of $2 million. His style of play is what a team needs come playoff time.