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Toronto Maple Leafs forward Jason Spezza speaks to the media after being eliminated in the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs during a press conference in Toronto on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. The Pittsburgh Penguins have hired two-time NHL All-Star Jason Spezza as assistant general manager. President of hockey operations Kyle Dubas announced the move on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Penguins name 2-time All-Star Jason Spezza as assistant general manager

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Toronto Maple Leafs' Joe Thornton (97) celebrates a goal against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen (34) as Canadiens' Jon Merrill (28) and Alexander Romanov (27) look on during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Montreal. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)

Maple Leafs beat Canadiens 4-1 to clinch playoff spot

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Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko (35) looks back toward the net on a goal by Toronto Maple Leafs center Jason Spezza, not seen, as Maple Leafs left wing Zach Hyman (11) and Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers (57) watch the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Spezza records 8th career hat trick, Maple Leafs top Canucks

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Leafs sign veteran Jason Spezza to another 1-year deal

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In this Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020 file photo, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Jason Spezza (19) controls the puck during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Buffalo, N.Y. Jason Spezza's confidence in the NHL returning wasn't shaken by word of 11 players testing positive for the coronavirus. Given his involvement in Players' Association talks, the veteran Toronto forward knew from doctors' input that there would be positive test results in hockey just as there have been in other sports as group workouts ramp up across North America.(AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes, File) **FILE**

NHL not planning to quarantine players for training camps

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews (34) and Ottawa Senators right wing Connor Brown (28) battle for the puck during second period NHL hockey action in Toronto, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Marner’s power-play goal in OT leads Toronto over Senators

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Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38), of Sweden, is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators in the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Nylander scores in fourth straight, Leafs beat Predators 5-2

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, Dec. 29, 2017 file photo, Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) and center Tyler Seguin (91) look over the St. Louis Blues defense during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas. First-year Dallas Stars coach Jim Montgomery called out the franchise for a “culture of mediocrity,” led a feedback-sharing session with players and briefly benched one of his top-scoring forwards. And this was all in less than a week, not long after team CEO Jim Lites profanely ripped the performances of captain Jamie Benn and fellow high-priced forward Tyler Seguin. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)

Raw moments for Stars show eagerness for playoff relevance

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

Dallas Stars center Jason Spezza, second from left, celebrates his goal with teammates, including Dallas Stars right wing Alexander Radulov (47), of Russia, as Detroit Red Wings center Frans Nielsen (51), of Denmark, skates off during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Spezza scores 2 after scratch and Stars beat Red Wings 4-2

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Dallas Stars' Remi Elie (40) battles with Carolina Hurricanes' Elias Lindholm (16) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Lehtonen, Spezza lead Dallas past Carolina 3-0

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Dallas Stars center Mattias Janmark (13) is congratulated by teammate Jason Spezza following his score during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Benn scores 200th goal, Stars beat Predators 5-2

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Dallas Stars goalie Antti Niemi, of Finland, holds the puck in place with his mask as Nashville Predators forward Mike Fisher (12) reaches for a possible rebound in the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Spezza scores in third period, Stars beat Predators 2-1

By JIM DIAMOND - Associated Press

Washington Capitals goalie Justin Peters (35) and defenseman Brooks Orpik (44) defend the goal against Dallas Stars left wing Ryan Garbutt (16) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Pair of goals in 16-second span thwart Capitals’ comeback attempt

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FILE - In this Jan. 2, 2014 file photo, Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny (26) looks on before a face off against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Denver. NHL teams can begin making deals with free agents Tuesday, July 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

NHL free agency opens with Stastny, Vanek, Miller on move

By Larry Lage - Associated Press

Ottawa Senators' Jason Spezza (19) backhands the game-winning shootout goal past Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Jeff Zatkoff (37) during the NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, April 13, 2014. The Senators won 3-2. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Spezza lifts Senators to SO win over Penguins

By DAN SCIFO - Associated Press

Ottawa Senators' Marc Methot (3) and Toronto Maple Leafs' Peter Holland (24) look on as the puck gets behind Maple Leafs goaltender James Reimer during first-period NHL hockey game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Saturday, April 12, 2014. There was no goal scored on the play. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Fred Chartrand)

Spezza, Anderson lead Senators past Maple Leafs

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Ottawa Senators' Milan Michalek (9), Erik Karlsson (65) and teammates celebrate Jason Spezza's goal against the New York Islanders in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in Uniondale, N.Y. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)

Spezza powers Senators past Islanders 4-1

By ALLAN KREDA - Associated Press