In Columbus, Carolina, Dallas, Chicago, and Toronto thereafter, he only reached the 50-point mark once. That was in 2022-2023 with the Blackhawks and the Stars (58 points in 80 games).
Before the last season, he signed a one-year contract with the Leafs. He ended the year well and had a good playoff run. He's a dynamic player who fits perfectly with the style of play sought by Craig Berube, the new coach. The same can be said for Tyler Bertuzzi, who is also a free agent...
Indeed, Judd Moldaver's salary demands are too high, and the Leafs won't pay that for a guy who scored only 47 points.