Given the lack of depth at the centre position within the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, it would seem to be a no-brainer to re-sign pending restricted free agent Tyler Bozak to a new long-term contract.
Originally signed as a free agent by the Maple Leafs in 2009, Bozak made a quick ascent to the NHL, spending all of 32 games with the Maple Leafs' AHL affiliate Toronto Marlies before joining the big club where Bozak put up 27 points in his first 37 NHL games (eight goals, 19 assists).
Blessed with playing alongside Maple Leafs sniper Phil Kessel, Bozak’s rookie season was deemed a success, all but earning him the first line centre position in 2010-11.
At a “cap hit” of $3,725,000 (his actual “salary” is only $875,000) Bozak is the Maple Leafs' second-highest paid forward (again, cap-wise).
(All numbers courtesy of www.capgeek.com).
While there is plenty of evidence that Bozak may evolve into a very good player, there is an equal amount of doubt surrounding his ability to be a No. 1 centre, which brings into question what he should be paid in the future.
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Tyler Bozak: Should Toronto Maple Leafs Re-Sign Him?
November 1st, 2010 by Mark Ritter Leave a reply »
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