I agree with you assessment of Bozak's skills, I may see him more 3 than 4. I like the way Bozak appears to have muscled up. I like his attitude and think he has improved a lot since he came into the league. In fairness to Turris I am going off his stats. I can't recall seeing him play. He has improved defensively going from -15 to 0, but with 2 full years behind him he doesn't look like a #3 overall. I still don't see him as a 3 million player and wouldn't give up a player to get him,at least, until I knew what I had to pay. I know Phoenix is tight for money bu if they thought there was a lot of upside they would find a way to pay him.
Toronto Maple Leafs 2011/12
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Is this what you are/were expecting ?
WOO HOO ! Leafs win !
Going 82-0 this season. The Cup is coming home.
Actually, the ability to beat Montreal during the season will be pivotal as the Habs will probably be one of the teams the Leafs have to battle if they wish to be one of the 8 teams to make playoffs in the east.
Again, not to go overboard since it's only the second game, but the boys are playing quite well. So far, the defence is doing a better job, more active sticks, guys are putting their bodies on the line to block shots. They're playing a good team game. Keep in mind, we still haven't had our supposed #1 centre in a game yet (Connolly), and our last year's 2nd in points leader (MacArthur) also haven't played yet. The Leafs will have a week off after tonight and will hopefully have the whole team practicing together. I still believe Lombardi - once back to "normal" will also make a lot of contribution to the team this year. If everything clicks for the Leafs, we could very well be in the playoffs. Then again they were 4-0 last year then fell apart. I don't see that happening this year though.
Spoke too soon...it's now 5-4. Just didn't have the same intensity. One thing they will have to work on is playing with the lead. Too often when they have the lead they play like they are afraid to lose instead of keep on pressing for the win. Need to remain agressive instead of just sitting back and play defence only.Leafs 4-0 with Sens
First as a Leaf. He is streak scorer, Kessel has to realize that even when is not scoring, he has to contribute defensively at the very least and make the little plays that count.
