Nov 17, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Tyler Bozak (42) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the second period at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Tyler Bozak – B
One of the main “leftover” pieces from Brian Burke and Dave Nonis’s rendition of the Maple Leafs, and two of the main names that Leafs fans everywhere are/were/have been cheering to see get moved out-of-town. Bozak was “just a product of Phil Kessel” and would be useless without him, while Lupul would never stay healthy long enough for us to see any kind of sustained production from him.
Tyler Bozak has been Babcock’s most trusted center, playing a key role on the PK and in the defensive zone, while still managing to score 14 points in the 18 games he has played (including a goal and assist last night against the Boston Bruins) and now leads the team in scoring.
He has been safe, he has been reliable, he has continued to score, all without Phil Kessel, very deserving of his B grade.
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