Leafs Sign Jason Spezza to One-Year Contract Extension
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed veteran centre, Jason Spezza to a one-year contract extension worth $750,000.
Spezza, 38, skated in 54 regular season games with the NHL club during the 2020-21 season, recording 30 points.
The Toronto native has registered 970 points in 1,177 regular season games and 75 points in 92 playoff games between the Ottawa Senators, Dallas Stars and Toronto Maple Leafs. He has also appeared in two NHL All-Star Games, in 2008 and 20112.
Internationally, Spezza has represented Canada at the IIHF World Championships four times, the IIHF World Junior Championships three times and the Spengler Cup in 2012.
Spezza was originally selected by Ottawa in the first round, second overall, in the 2001 NHL Draft.
-
AM800 Weather for August 2, 2021
Mainly sunny skies today with increasing clouds this afternoon -
Jimmy Carter Habitat for Humanity Home Paid Off
Trisha Reaume raised her family in the Bruce Ave home and is now moving on -
LOOK: Windsor Pizza Featured in New Documentary
George Kalivas wants to put Windsor, Ont. on the map with his documentary The Pizza City You've Never Heard Of -
Here's What's Open in Windsor Monday
The City of Windsor's offices and the 3-1-1 Call Centre are both closed this Civic Holiday Monday -
Routine Traffic Stop Leads to Drugs and Weapons Charges
A pair of men from Windsor are facing a long list of charges -
City Police Looking for Owners of Stolen Catalytic Converters
If you've had a catalytic converter stolen from your vehicle police would like you to give them a call -
New Boutique Grocery Store Open in Downtown Windsor
The new store is located at University Avenue West and Pelissier Street and will be open seven days a week -
UPDATE: Police Investigate Stabbing in Walkerville
It happened near the intersection of Walker Road and Richmond Street at around 5:30 a.m. Sunday -
AM800 Weather for August 1, 2021
A mix of sun and cloud today with a 70% chance of showers or a thunderstorm this afternoon
