JASON
SPEZZA
C
Ht/Wt
6’3’’,
216 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
19
years
Debut
Oct 24, 2002
Born
Jun 13, 1983
(41 yrs)
Toronto, Ontario
Drafted
Drafted by Ottawa in 2001 (1/2).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-05-29 |
Announced his retirement.
|
| 2021-12-27 |
Activated from the COVID-19 list by the Toronto Maple Leafs.
|
| 2021-12-17 |
COVID-19, day-to-day.
|
| 2021-12-17 |
Missed 4 games (suspended by nhl).
|
| 2021-12-17 |
NHL reduced his suspension to 4 games.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AHL | Les Cunningham Plaque MVP | 2004-05 |
| AHL | John B. Sollenberger Trophy Leading scorer | 2004-05 |
| NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2011-12, 2007-08 |
| AHL | First All-Star Team First All-Star Team | 2004-05 |
| AHL | All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team | 2002-03 |
| Canadian Hockey League | Top Draft Prospect Top Draft Prospect | 2000-01 |
| OHL | Top Draft Prospect Award Top Draft Prospect Award | 2000-01 |
| OHL | First All-Rookie Team First All-Rookie Team | 1998-99 |
| OHL | Third All-Star Team Third All-Star Team | 2001-02, 2000-01 |
| WJC-A | Media - All-Star Team Media - All-Star Team | 2000-01 |
Scouting Report
A tremendous playmaking center in his earlier days, he evolved into more of a two-way forward than he was in his prime. His leadership and mentoring skills became big selling points after his offensive numbers dropped off. Not a great skater in his prime, he made up for it with supreme vision and deft passing skills. Could be guilty of passing up too many quality shots in order to set up teammates from time to time, especially because he owned a very underrated slap shot.
Long Range Potential: Excellent playmaker.
