Major Development Between the Toronto Maple Leafs & Claude Giroux

Claude Giroux is a player who still has a lot left to give to the game of hockey. At 37 years old, he can still produce at a high level, and fans love him for it.

Last season with the Ottawa Senators, the forward had 15 goals and 50 points in 81 games, which is very respectable. Against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the playoffs, he had five points in six games.

Now, the forward is an unrestricted free agent, and he seems to be seeking what could be the final contract of his NHL career.

According to reporter and insider Nick Kypreos, the Senators and Giroux have been trying to work on an extension to keep the forward in the Nation's capital.

However, a "stalemate" has been reached. As a result, there is a real chance that Giroux does not return to Ottawa for another season.

This development is very good for the Toronto Maple Leafs, https://www.torontoleafsinsider.com/nhl-team/toronto-maple-leafs/claude-giroux-linked-to-the-toronto-maple-leafs-ahead-of-free-agency The Leafs need to improve at center, and Giroux would be great for the third line.

Having said that, Giroux is one of many players that the Leafs would be looking at this summer. It is very unrealistic to think they are going after everyone.

The Leafs will just have to wait and see going forward. Giroux still has a lot of time left to make a decision, and the Leafs can only make an offer as of July 1st.

However, if they do, they have as good of a chance as anyone else of acquiring the veteran forward.