Congrats on a great career, we love you Spezz <3

Jason Spezza announced today his retirement from the NHL after 19 seasons. He will be joining the Maple Leafs' front office effective immediately. #LeafsForever

— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) May 29, 2022

Congrats on an excellent career, Spezza. 👍

What. A. Legend.

Agreed with everyone, congrats and thank you! I think he will bring a very important voice and opinion to the front office that is currently missing. A recent player that understands the league as it is today. Also has a great read of the room and can help guide Dubas on what type of personalities might mesh well or who might make sense to move on from.

My favorite Leaf of the last decade. So much so I went and got his Jersey.
Pure class.
But he'll be back. Fingers crossed that come trade deadline they reactivate a well rested veteran for a roster spot and another kick at the can. He still has gas in the can without being a liability.
It would also be an epic story for generations of Leafs fans to remember.

When I heard Spezza first signed I was surprised

Then the whole Babcock situation came about and made me feel bad and angry

As when Keefe let him play man he rewarded us and especially in the playoffs did his best to get us over but sadly we didnt reward him back

I hope he stays in playing shape as apparently he can come back and play and Leafs at the TDL should explore it.

Imagine from assistant GM to helping his team out of the first round. Story for the ages