It's not Bozak's job to be that type of player
- AngryWhiteMale

Of course it's not his job as a 'smallish centre'. But when you see your team's best scorer get mauled right in front of you, you do something about it. That's his job as a teammate.

I want to go to TJ Oshie Station, pick up some power converters
- the_cause2000

The Getzlaf 2.0 would fill your needs.

the issue is that Bozak is being used as a #1 Center out of necessity, not because he is a true #1. Now he is a fine player, has some good qualities that the leafs need and use (faceoffs are one of them), but not in a first line center role. Even playing with an Elite scoring winger like Kessel, who he has some chemistry with, he tops out at 55 points ... so far in his career he is averaging 45 points over 82 games.. Thats great for a 2nd or 3rd line Center. In my opinion, when Kessel is slumping like he has been so far, he needs a playmaker to help bring him out of it, set him up so he doesnt have to do all the work, at the moment it seems like Kessel is the one trying to do everything, he could easily have 3 more assists if his line mates had more finish..like Kessel himself.
- senstroll

I know I wrote a rant on how we should trade Kessel, but getting a number one centre doesn't necessarily fix the problems. Consistent goaltending would change everything.

exactly.. thats up to the power forward winger.. or the D.. not the small centre
- Dozzer

It's up to whoever's closest.

Of course it's not his job as a 'smallish centre'. But when you see your team's best scorer get mauled right in front of you, you do something about it. That's his job as a teammate.
- 1979AD

If Getzlaf was the center, what would have happened?

oh yes there are
- JIMI-JAMES

! real ones? ~!

oh yes there are
- JIMI-JAMES

Oh, you mean men in lady suits. Than yes, yes there is....

It's up to whoever's closest.
- 1979AD

Hell yes.

anyone remember when i said after we beat buffalo prepare for leafs nation to pull a 180?

yep it happend.

If Getzlaf was the center, what would have happened?
- OBGYN Kenobi

My magic 8 ball said 'ask again'.

! real ones? ~!
- big_dion

Bahahahahah!!!!

I know I wrote a rant on how we should trade Kessel, but getting a number one centre doesn't necessarily fix the problems. Consistent goaltending would change everything.
- A_Tree

Reimer has been consistent the last 3 games, If you have watched the Leafs they have just played like Ron Wilson is behind the bench especially last night not being able to clear the puck from there own zone.

My magic 8 ball said 'ask again'.
- 1979AD

If Mike Richards was the center, would it have happened?

the issue is that Bozak is being used as a #1 Center out of necessity, not because he is a true #1. Now he is a fine player, has some good qualities that the leafs need and use (faceoffs are one of them), but not in a first line center role. Even playing with an Elite scoring winger like Kessel, who he has some chemistry with, he tops out at 55 points ... so far in his career he is averaging 45 points over 82 games.. Thats great for a 2nd or 3rd line Center. In my opinion, when Kessel is slumping like he has been so far, he needs a playmaker to help bring him out of it, set him up so he doesnt have to do all the work, at the moment it seems like Kessel is the one trying to do everything, he could easily have 3 more assists if his line mates had more finish..like Kessel himself.
- senstroll

exactly.. this is all i am saying. its not his fault he is being used iin the wrong place out of necessity.

but to turn around and say he's useless and not worth anything is just well.. stupid.

i mean, if you decide to drag race.. and you bring a 91' four banger ford tempo, is it the cars fault you lose the race?

Of course it's not his job as a 'smallish centre'. But when you see your team's best scorer get mauled right in front of you, you do something about it. That's his job as a teammate.
- 1979AD

Not his job - as you say, as a teammate - that's everybody's job.

anyone remember when i said after we beat buffalo prepare for leafs nation to pull a 180?

yep it happend.
- big_dion

180 on what?

It's up to whoever's closest.
- 1979AD

no, its not.

you dont encourage sending your 190lbs guys to get into scrums with 230lbers

thats just begging for injury

I know I wrote a rant on how we should trade Kessel, but getting a number one centre doesn't necessarily fix the problems. Consistent goaltending would change everything.
- A_Tree

Its a good start. By filling that hole you strengthen another spot in the lineup.

The Getzlaf 2.0 would fill your needs.
- OBGYN Kenobi

I hear he has a bad motivator, look! Heeey, what are you trying to push on us?

Reimer has been consistent the last 3 games, If you have watched the Leafs they have just played like Ron Wilson is behind the bench especially last night not being able to clear the puck from there own zone.
- Leafsfan9329

Consistently good. Like, game changer good.

Of course it's not his job as a 'smallish centre'. But when you see your team's best scorer get mauled right in front of you, you do something about it. That's his job as a teammate.
- 1979AD

could you clarify exactly what you think bozak could do that kessel couldnt do himself?

how bout kessel mans the (frank) up and doesnt stand there and take it?

no, its not.

you dont encourage sending your 190lbs guys to get into scrums with 230lbers

thats just begging for injury
- Dozzer

Yeah can't wait til saturday when this actually happens against the Bruins.

I hear he has a bad motivator, look! Heeey, what are you trying to push on us?
- the_cause2000

I'm in your heads with my acquiring decent player tomfoolery.

There are no women around here!
- A_Tree

its an old cheech and chong skit

exactly.. this is all i am saying. its not his fault he is being used iin the wrong place out of necessity.

but to turn around and say he's useless and not worth anything is just well.. stupid.

i mean, if you decide to drag race.. and you bring a 91' four banger ford tempo, is it the cars fault you lose the race?
- Dozzer

Yes, the car should have known it couldn't compete and should pay your new debts for doing so.