After making big splashes in free agency the last few summers, signing the likes of John Tavares and Patrick Marleau, the Maple Leafs will be more on the sidelines this time. “If you’re a forward, you’ve got some the ability to play with some excellent players,” he added. He’s right-handed and physical and could play the role formerly filled by Roman Polak. His skills and speed aren’t what the Leafs are after, but that’s what their vaunted development staff is for, right? Dan Girardi, D At 35, his best days are behind him, but he shoots right-handed — what coach Mike Babcock covets.

Source: thestar June 30, 2019 21:33 UTC