3 Former Toronto Maple Leafs Who Could Rejoin the Team

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 23: Phil Kessel #81 and Tyler Bozak #42 of the Toronto Maple Leafs share a laugh prior to play between the Minnesota Wild and the Toronto Maple Leafs in an NHL game at the Air Canada Centre on March 23, 2015 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Wild defeated the Leafs 2-1. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /

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TORONTO, ON – MARCH 17: Tyler Bozak /

No. 1: Tyler Bozak

Bozak was one of the bright spots on a Leafs team that was horrible during the 2010s. The fact that he was the team’s number-one centre should tell you everything about the state of the team back then, because he never should have been given that much ice-time (no offence).

Bozak was a very solid player for the Leafs, but showed his true worth when he signed with the St. Louis Blues.

During his tenure in St. Louis, Bozak scored five goals and had 13 points in 26 playoff games, en route to winning a Stanley Cup. Instead of being asked to play big-time minutes, Bozak was perfect as the team’s third-line centre.

Since joining the Blues, Bozak has had some bad injury problems and hasn’t played a full season in four years. Despite the injuries, he’s only 36-years-old, so he may have a few more years left in his career, if he wants to continue to play.

At this stage of his career, Bozak would be best suited as a fourth-line centre and would more than likely be on a contact, worth no more than $1M. At that price-tag, it couldn’t hurt to bring the former Leafs player in.

His experience and former love for Toronto could make him a great fit, and you know the fans would love to see him back.

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