Leafs have an interesting option available to them to add more depth
Per CapFriendly, a number of drafted college players had their rights expire on Tuesday, making them unrestricted free agents. One of these players was Toronto Maple Leafs prospect, Ryan O'Connell, who is now free to sign with any team he chooses.
There were a number of intriguing players on this list aside from O'Connell that could be enticing for the Maple Leafs including John Farinacci, Robert Mastrosimone and Jay O'Brien.
Farinacci is 22-years-old, was drafted in the 3rd round during the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, and has put up decent numbers over the last 3 seasons with Harvard University that includes 25 goals and 61 points in 79 games.
Mastrosimone is 22-years-old as well, drafted in the 2nd round of the 2019 NHL Entry draft, and is coming off a 42-point campaign in just 38 games for Arizona State University.
O'Brien is 23-years-old and was drafted in the first round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft but was always seen as a reach by the Flyers. He spent the last 3 seasons with Boston University and seemingly turned a corner after a troubling few seasons post-draft. He has 26 goals and 70 points in his last 79 games.
The Leafs have a very shallow reserve list due to not signing prospects over the last few seasons, as well as not drafting in abundance either. Signing a couple o these players could add to their pipeline and depth and would come at a very cheap cost.
Of course, the Leafs are currently at 48/50 NHL contracts, so they won't be able to sign more than 2 more players this summer unless they make some corresponding moves to free up additional contract slots.
***as an update, Farinacci has signed with the Boston Bruins***
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AOUT 16 | 114 ANSWERS Leafs have an interesting option available to them to add more depth Will the Leafs sign any college UFA's after they saw their rights expire yesterday? | ||
| Yes | 61 | 53.5 % |
| No | 53 | 46.5 % |
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