So Bozak is better than Bolland?
- Feeling Glucky?

Offensively and on faceoffs, neither of them should be playing on a first line though.

You mean this interview?

http://video.mapleleafs.n...9&cmpid=embed-share-video



He doesn't say anything to that effect. When asked if he's a 3rd line center on the Leafs, he says: "I think that's where he's been slotted but if you look at his junior numbers... they were exceptional… Carlyle won't pigeon hole him, he'll use him all areas… a more prominent role.. ".

He's not gifting him the #1 hole man; he'll start on the 3rd line, get PP minutes, and like I said, he may outplay Kadri and Grabovski, but I would highly doubt anyone has him pencilled into the #1 slot right now.
- gravyface

Yes that was the exact quote.. which clearly states he is not a number 3.. Grabo is the one that needs to work to displace...

I guess a more prominent role means 4th line duty as some suggest...

Apparently it's Bolland
- gravyface

Jesus

Why would you ask him that!? Gonna open another can of poopy worms.
- UsernameUnknown

You have to excuse me I haven't been around in months...

Offensively and on faceoffs, neither of them should be playing on a first line though.
- MapleLeafsFTW

Pretty well in every aspect. Go check out Bollands Corsi stats. Not a pretty sight.

Offensively and on faceoffs, neither of them should be playing on a first line though.
- MapleLeafsFTW

Pretty well in every aspect. Go check out Bollands Corsi stats. Not a pretty sight.

So Bozak is better than Bolland?
- Feeling Glucky?

He isn't?

@tsnjamesduthie: We were on the plane ready to takeoff. Now back in airport, stuck here. So basically, we got Luongoed.




- Fruitcakenipple

Awesomeness... it is quotes like that that will make him loved and get him fired in the same process...

Love this one...

2 for truth.


in a side note, I wonder where UG is and what he'd be saying about this trade. The guy wanted the Leafs to trade every piece on this team for Bolland. Now he'd probably be bashing the guy to hell.
- Feeling Glucky?

He's washed up, that concussion ruined his career, we shouldn't have traded our 2nd blah blah blah blah.

Yes that was the exact quote.. which clearly states he is not a number 3.. Grabo is the one that needs to work to displace...

I guess a more prominent role means 4th line duty as some suggest...
- DoctorNHL

No he'll be used more prominently in a 3-2 game you are winning with5 mins to go.

Yes that was the exact quote.. which clearly states he is not a number 3.. Grabo is the one that needs to work to displace...

I guess a more prominent role means 4th line duty as some suggest...
- DoctorNHL

You take "more prominent" as meaning "#1 center"?

Pretty well in every aspect. Go check out Bollands Corsi stats. Not a pretty sight.
- Leafland

Corsi stats are flawed. I'd rather have Bolland on my third line, but I'd rather have Bozak in an offensive roll. Bozak had a lot more minutes, and Toronto stat counters. keep that in mind.

How was it sink or swim for him? He's still a prospect, prospects develop at different speeds, we are developing him right and now throwing him in the water as you would suggest. Leave him be, he's not a bust and he's not proven.
- MapleLeafsFTW

I love my prospects and will not fault you for believing in him.. but my train has passed on him... just my opinion..

You have to excuse me I haven't been around in months...
- DoctorNHL

Well until July 5th, don't bring up #1C or Bozak. After July 5, he'll be gone and we'll be free to talk Lecav and Kadri or whomever else is best fit.

Also, for (frank) sakes, don't say G-A-R-D-I-N-E-R.

I love my prospects and will not fault you for believing in him.. but my train has passed on him... just my opinion..
- DoctorNHL

I also believe you were willing to pass on Kadri last year if I'm not mistaken, you need to be more patient with them. You don't root a plant because it's not growing fast enough for your liking.

You take "more prominent" as meaning "#1 center"?
- gravyface

What was the question? will he be a 3rd line? Will Kadri losing every faceoff mean he is the go to guy... at number 1 there are only two slots above the question...

Like I said we still need a number 1 center...

What was the question? will he be a 3rd line? Will Kadri losing every faceoff mean he is the go to guy... at number 1 there are only two slots above the question...

Like I said we still need a number 1 center...
- DoctorNHL

I said he'd start the season on the 3rd line, and may out-play Kadri or Grabovski. You said he'd be playing with Kessel; that's a #1 center role.

@tsnjamesduthie: We were on the plane ready to takeoff. Now back in airport, stuck here. So basically, we got Luongoed.




- Fruitcakenipple

No he'll be used more prominently in a 3-2 game you are winning with5 mins to go.
- honesthockey

Or a 4-1 game with 10 minutes to go.

Did anyone else notice they were playing the theme song for Jurassic Park when Gauthier was called? That's pretty funny.

Pretty well in every aspect. Go check out Bollands Corsi stats. Not a pretty sight.
- Leafland

According to Corsi Gardiner was Toronto's best defensive player this year and McClement was their worst.

lol

It's almost completely backwards.

I also believe you were willing to pass on Kadri last year if I'm not mistaken, you need to be more patient with them. You don't root a plant because it's not growing fast enough for your liking.
- MapleLeafsFTW

No you are wrong I said that Kadri was horrible in his own end and that Wilson treated him badly playing worse defensive players in front of him.. I wanted him to get his shot.. what Kadri proved was that he could under Carlyle's system improve... his defensive play in the second half was awesome.

But his faceoff skills are a disgrace... something I know from his competitive streak will be addressed this summer.

Now I did suggest they trade Kadri pre-last season but that was to pick up a substantial player... I never have ever written this kid off... actually.. I think with the write words in his ears he could be the best 2nd line center in the league...

I said he'd start the season on the 3rd line, and may out-play Kadri or Grabovski. You said he'd be playing with Kessel; that's a #1 center role.
- gravyface

Don't be too surprised then since I told you so.. bar we get another center.. and bar.. Kadri becomes a face off magician.. which are both possible..

According to Corsi Gardiner was Toronto's best defensive player this year and McClement was their worst.

lol

It's almost completely backwards.
- daeth

Thats how Corsi works....Get with the program...

According to Corsi Gardiner was Toronto's best defensive player this year and McClement was their worst.

lol

It's almost completely backwards.
- daeth

In fact, I think they showed McClement as one of the worst in the league.