Brandon Duhaime is 29, a left-shooting winger, but he is not the classic fast-skating, high-scoring type that the Leafs used to fill up with.

He had a very down year for points this past season in Washington, but by other, more interesting measures, he had a very good season. If you've guessed that's defensively, you win the prize.

He has no real personal shooting skill, but he is a reliable bottom six player who shows good impacts on transition and defence. He is particularly good at preventing quality shots against.

He fits exactly in the type of player John Chayka has filled the bottom six with today, and he is very inexpensive.

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