Miss Korea Bob.Loblaw Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 (edited) Discussion in other threads has led me to think we could find some decent veteran talent on the UFA market for cheap. And by veterans I mean old ass dinosaurs who can still clap the puck. I'm just gonna lay out some names and you folks can discuss who you think could actually play well in Tocchet's system. Not saying we get all five of these players - I'd be happy to take two. Overlook the likelihood of these guys joining a non-playoff team. Nick Foligno: The baby of this bunch at the young age of 35. Utility forward who can put in a solid effort anywhere in the bottom six. Doesn't kill penalties, however. 2x$2M. Paul Statsny: A bottom six center who has definitely lost a step, but can still slot up into a 2nd line role and PP time. Scored some great goals in the playoffs. 2x$1.5M. Corey Perry: The infamous one. Like everyone else here, his legs and scoring touch are gone, but he will absolutely play a hard-nosed game and make our bottom six more physical. 1x$1M. Zach Parise: Ever since being bought out, he's kinda had a mini-renaissance and has played very good hockey for New York. Seems unlikely to re-sign so he could fit anywhere on our team. 1x$950K. Mark Giordano: Turning 40 in October, Gio looked absolutely cooked in the playoffs. But he was one of the most consistent defencemen not only for Toronto, but the league in general. Easily the biggest bargain player in the NHL last few years. 1x$1.1M. Gio would've been great for us but he is still on contract for one more year. Maybe we can trick Treliving into giving him up for cheap? Edited June 24, 2023 by Bob.Loblaw Giordano not UFA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 If Giordano can hold down the fort on the LD with Hronek or Myers then definitely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Bob.Loblaw Posted June 24, 2023 Author Share Posted June 24, 2023 (edited) 54 minutes ago, Phil_314 said: If Giordano can hold down the fort on the LD with Hronek or Myers then definitely. His primary linemates were Justin Holl and Rasmus Sandin. 100% he can do it with Hronek. Myers... Edit: Totally forgot Toronto has Giordano locked down for one more year. Shit. Edited June 24, 2023 by Bob.Loblaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJockitch Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 And we can rehire Benning to negotiate the contracts. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mll Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 (edited) . Edited June 24, 2023 by mll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devron Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 2 hours ago, DrJockitch said: And we can rehire Benning to negotiate the contracts. 4 x 3 for all of them 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted June 24, 2023 Share Posted June 24, 2023 All those old guys? Sounds like a Leafs move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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