On This Day June 29th.

June 29: On this day in 1989, the Leafs acquired left-winger Lou Franceschetti from the Washington Capitals for a 5th round draft choice. Franceschetti promptly burst out of the gate the next season and had a career year with the Leafs, scoring 21 goals and 15 assists in 80 games. After a slow start the following season, he was traded away to Buffalo after just 16 games as part of a package for an aging Mike Foligno. Lou Franceschetti holds the record for the longest player surname in Maple Leafs team history.

June 29: On this day in 2000, Wendel Clark announces his retirement after 15 seasons in the NHL, 13 of which were spent with the Maple Leafs.

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