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So why hasn’t Grabovski signed anywhere yet?

Toronto Maple Leafs v Boston Bruins - Game One

BOSTON, MA - MAY 1: Mikhail Grabovski #84 of the Toronto Maple Leafs carries the puck in front of Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 1, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

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Ever since Mikhail Grabovski was bought out by the Toronto Maple Leafs, it seemed likely that he’d find a new home quickly. He’s a productive center and tends to drive opponents crazy at times, especially teams he used to play for.

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun heard from one NHL GM about why Grabovski is still waiting for an offer.

“He was trying to cash in on getting the buyout and double dipping,” a general manager said. “And once everybody who wanted a center signed them, there was no place for him to get the kind of deal he wanted.”

All right, so he’s not going to get another large contract like he did from the Leafs, but surely there are still teams out there willing to take a flier on him, right?

Just take a peek around the league at teams that could use a No. 2 center and you’ll find some teams sticking out like sore thumbs. Washington and Nashville stand out in particular. There’s still time before training camps open up and it’s hard to imagine he’ll still be without a job.

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