Reports indicate that the Maple Leafs have signed centre Mike Peca to a one-year contract worth $2.5 million. With $42.8 million now committed to salaries, our free agent spending spree has come to an end.
It's tough to argue against this addition. He's a home town boy who has twice won the Selke Trophy as the NHL's top defensive forward. At a great discount based on his last year's salary, it's a nominal risk, and should we make the playoffs, he's a consistent and proven playoff work horse. It will be interesting to see how he plays with his former nemisis Darcy Tucker.
Another positive is the fact we once again have a Mike on the team. Mikael Tellqvist was never a Mike. The Leafs badly needed a Mike. Here is every Mike to suit up for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Arenas or Toronto St. Patricks.
- Mike Allison
- Mike Blaisdell
- Mike Bullard
- Mike Byers
- Mike Craig
- Mike Eastwood
- Mike Foligno
- Mike Gartner
- Mike Hudson
- Mike Johnson
- Mike Kaszycki
- Mike Kennedy
- Mike Krushelnyski
- Mike Millar
- Mike Neville
- Mike Nykoluk
- Mike Palmateer
- Mike Pelyk
- Mike Ridley
- Mike Stevens
- Mike Stothers
- Mike Walton
From one Toronto Mike to another, welcome!
