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Pro Hockey Rumors
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By Gavin Lee
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Last updated 6/2/21
It was a devastating end to the Toronto Maple Leafs’ postseason run, losing three straight to be eliminated by the rival Montreal Canadiens. There is a lot of blame to go around for how things collapsed, but one player who is drawing almost universal praise is Jason Spezza. The veteran forward had an incredible season, scoring 30 points in 56 games and contributing another five points in seven playoff games, tying him with Auston Matthews for third on the team. Spezza is a pending unrestricted free agent but told reporters, including Kristen Shilton of TSN, at his end-of-year availability Wednesday that he would like to return: