Here's a question. if Phaneuf gets launched, who wears the C?
- Jaker

Kostka

He would of looked better wearing 17 over 71, 71 looks weird Clarkson=Malkin?
- Mapleleafs_91

Clarkson > Malkin

i'd say loops easily... but i wonder what if any impact his injury history would have on the decision
- dragus84

I don't think I would mind that. But you raise a good point with him being a 'band aid'

Here's a question. if Phaneuf gets launched, who wears the C?
- Jaker

Easy in my opinion, Lupul.

How is Grabovski better? Point's? If that was the mark why was Bozak on the ice more. And a lot more.
- honesthockey

Bozak for captain

How is Grabovski better? Point's? If that was the mark why was Bozak on the ice more. And a lot more.
- honesthockey

then why is stajan comparable to grabovski. your arguments are so circular its gross

Guys...

braidan's back!!!

How is Grabovski better? Point's? If that was the mark why was Bozak on the ice more. And a lot more.
- honesthockey

For one - Carlyle and Grabo didnt get along. Secondly, there was apparent chemistry between Bozak and Kessel, despite the fact that Kessel and Lupul did very well offensively and Bozak, well, not so much. In fact, Grabo had more points with much less ice time playing a shut down role.

I agree...but I like traditional numbers.
- Woderwick

i think the traditional numbers should be worn only if the player can carry on that number, if for say we drafted a player that turned out to be the next crosby or sundin or something, and he asked for #13, itd be nice to see him carry on that number

Clarkson > Malkin
- DarcyTucker16

The last and only player I could find who last wore 71 was Mike Foligno...so....

i think the traditional numbers should be worn only if the player can carry on that number, if for say we drafted a player that turned out to be the next crosby or sundin or something, and he asked for #13, itd be nice to see him carry on that number
- Mapleleafs_91

How about 93?

this is your logic

Grabovski - Not able to fetch a 1st round pick as a rental
Bozak - the reason the leafs finally made the playoffs

Bozak was the #1 center the 2 or 3 previous season also.

i would give Carlyle/Wilson as the biggest reasons why the leafs did and did not make the playoffs. You can go with Bozak
- senstroll

So 2010-11

Grabovski TOI/G - 19:21
Bozak TOI/G - 19:16

No playoffs

2011-12

Grabovski TOI/G - 17:36
Bozak TOI/G - 18:50

No playoffs

2012-13

Grabovski TOI/G - 15:34
Bozak TOI/G - 20:18

Playoffs

For one - Carlyle and Grabo didnt get along. Secondly, there was apparent chemistry between Bozak and Kessel, despite the fact that Kessel and Lupul did very well offensively and Bozak, well, not so much. In fact, Grabo had more points with much less ice time playing a shut down role.
- Colin Dambrauskas

Again. Not only points as the marker for success.

NO SH!T ! He should have been able to get at least a 1st round pick !

Because Grabovski signed a deal with an NHL club so quickly after getting bought out ?


- .HOHO.

dude, he got married the next day and went on his honeymoon.

u think he gives a poop? hes making 18 mil for hanging out with his wife and kids, not too shabby!

then why is stajan comparable to grabovski. your arguments are so circular its gross
- dragus84

You don't win with this player.

So 2010-11

Grabovski TOI/G - 19:21
Bozak TOI/G - 19:16

No playoffs

2011-12

Grabovski TOI/G - 17:36
Bozak TOI/G - 18:50

No playoffs

2012-13

Grabovski TOI/G - 15:34
Bozak TOI/G - 20:18

Playoffs
- honesthockey

There's absolutely no world in which you can argue that Bozak is the reason that the Leafs made the playoffs.

I've seen you post some pretty crazy things on here, but that's about the craziest thing I've ever read on here. Including things from canucks fans

Again. Not only points as the marker for success.
- honesthockey

Bozak sucks. Every team has a Bozak and most teams realize that he sucks and they let him go.

He's the Taylor Pyatt of centremen.

There absolutely no world in which you can argue that Bozak is the reason that the Leafs made the playoffs.

I've seen you post some pretty crazy things on here, but that's about the craziest thing I've ever read on here. Including things from canucks fans
- dragus84

Wasn't the argument although that's the way you wanna justify Grabovski then go ahead. Point is less Grabovski and more Bozak equals playoffs.

So 2010-11

Grabovski TOI/G - 19:21
Bozak TOI/G - 19:16

No playoffs

2011-12

Grabovski TOI/G - 17:36
Bozak TOI/G - 18:50

No playoffs

2012-13

Grabovski TOI/G - 15:34
Bozak TOI/G - 20:18

Playoffs
- honesthockey

nothing to do with the team, or goaltender..but you already knew that...oh wait...

Guys...

Tyler Bozak has been honesthockey this whole time.

There's absolutely no world in which you can argue that Bozak is the reason that the Leafs made the playoffs.

I've seen you post some pretty crazy things on here, but that's about the craziest thing I've ever read on here. Including things from canucks fans
- dragus84

crazy or just plain stupid?

i think the traditional numbers should be worn only if the player can carry on that number, if for say we drafted a player that turned out to be the next crosby or sundin or something, and he asked for #13, itd be nice to see him carry on that number
- Mapleleafs_91

I agree, as long as the player puts in time with the team and earns it, I see no point retiring numbers for good. Any player that doesn't want anyone to ever use his number again is a douche

Bozak sucks. Every team has a Bozak and most teams realize that he sucks and they let him go.

He's the Taylor Pyatt of centremen.
- DTF69

Except real GM's see the value. HB posters not so much bc you can't see anything but points.

Guys...

Tyler Bozak has been honesthockey this whole time.
- Tee-Dot

thats a cruel thing to say about our lil bozie

nothing to do with the team, or goaltender..but you already knew that...oh wait...
- big_dion

Then your boy shoulda been amazing.