Jason Spezza is 'a little lost' when he thinks about his future
Jason Spezza met with the media for the Toronto Maple Leafs end of year availability. Spezza said if he is going to return for a 20th NHL season it will only be with Toronto.
Spezza, the Mississauga, Ontario native, will turn 39 in less than a month and is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. The second-overall pick from 2001 is just five points away from 1,000 for his career after having another successful year in Toronto, contributing 12 goals and 25 points in extremely limited minutes. Since arriving in 2019, the veteran forward has averaged fewer than 11 minutes a night for the Maple Leafs, but still has 80 points in 183 games, giving their fourth line an offensive pop whenever possible.
He told reporters that he feels "a little lost right now," but added that he would not play for any other organization at this point in his career. He'll speak with his family and the management team to see if there is a place for him next season, or whether it's time to retire.
A two-time All-Star, Spezza has 363 goals and 632 assists for his career. He currently sits 94th all-time in points and 97th all-time in games played.
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Would you bring Jason Spezza back for another season? | ||
| Yes, can still play and good to be around the guys | 127 | 66.5 % |
| No, time to hang it up | 64 | 33.5 % |
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