Jason Spezza to Join Maple Leafs Front Office Effective Immediately

Toronto Maple Leafs C Jason Spezza announced his retirement today, per a team release:

Spezza, a 19 season NHL veteran, amassed 995 points in 1248 regular season games. Five shy of that 1K mark, you hate to see it. He also scored 76 playoffs points in 95 playoff matches. The childhood Leaf fan finished his storied career donning the Maple Leaf logo; a dream only a handful of hockey players live out. He also patented a move he's tormented goalies with for ~fifteen years, which is pretty cool:

Spezza's work with Toronto will continue as a Special Assistant to GM Kyle Dubas. His leadership acumen & his deep understanding of the NHL would benefit any team in the league & will surely impact the development of Maple Leafs players both present & future. Best of luck to Jason Spezza in retirement.

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