"“In my heart, I knew I wanted to come back,” Lorentz said. “Talking to [Treliving] and all the guys in management, we made it work. Tomorrow was definitely a possibility, but in my heart of hearts, I knew I wanted to stay, and I'm just so proud we were able to get it done.”"
"Lorentz appeared in 71 games, recording seven goals and 18 points, one shy of his career high of 19 points. While Lorentz's numbers were similar to his first campaign in Toronto, the 30-year-old went through a tough 29-game stretch, spanning between December 23-March 17, during which the forward failed to record a goal. During that 29-game span, Lorentz picked up four assists."
"“It helps tremendously, but at the same time, I think I need to do a better job of not relying on scoring a goal to be able to get that confidence back,” Lorentz said. “I think a lot of my game isn't based on scoring, and I think it's a lot of being able to play physically consistently. I think maybe why I've struggled a little bit at times is maybe the puck hasn't gone in, and you do”"
Steven Lorentz re-signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs on a $1.35 million average annual value contract, providing strong value for a team operating under NHL salary-cap limits. He originally joined Toronto on a one-year, $775,000 deal and later earned a three-year, $4.05 million extension after producing eight goals, 11 assists, and a plus-six rating across 80 games. In 71 games, Lorentz recorded seven goals and 18 points, missing his career-high total by one point. He endured a 29-game goal drought from December 23 to March 17, collecting four assists, before ending it with a goal in a March 17 loss to the New York Islanders. He emphasized the need to regain confidence without depending on scoring and highlighted consistent physical play.
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