For this to happen, first, the Leafs would need to have a stranglehold on a playoff position to even think of giving Spezza a shot at 1000 points and a Cup as a player. Second, the Leafs would have to have the cap space and roster spot available, which would mean putting Spezza ahead of other Leaf prospects like
Joey Anderson who could be playing in Spezza's former fourth line role and that does not appear to be something Dubas wants to do this season. He was very clear when speaking to the media at the season ending press conference that he wants to see prospects battle, compete and win roster spots and it would be against his nature to take away a hard earned spot to hand it over to a guy for nostalgic reasons. Thirdly, is that even allowed? Is a front office member allowed to sign a player contract and be "player coach" nowadays? I'm not clear on the rules there.