The Toronto Maple Leafs have several weaknesses preventing the team from becoming a legitimate Stanley Cup contender, and even though goaltending is near, or at the top of the list of changes that must be made, general manager Brian Burke must first fix the lack of a true No. 1 center on the team's roster.
Goaltending was the biggest problem for the Leafs last season, but it's not a flaw that needs to be fixed ASAP because the team still doesn't know if young goaltender James Reimer is the real deal. Once this is determined, then solutions to the goaltending issues can be looked at.
The team must find a real No. 1 center as soon as possible because the team doesn't have anyone capable of filling this role at the moment, and there aren't any elite center projects in the organization who project to be this kind of player.
Joe Colborne is a quality prospect, but he will likely never be the team's ideal first line center.
When you look at some of the top teams in the NHL, one common denominator is the presence of a No. 1 center.
Team Top Center
Los Angeles Kings
Anze Kopitar or Mike Richards
Boston Bruins David K ...
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Article written by Nicholas Goss
Toronto Maple Leafs: Why Lack of No. 1 Center Is One Flaw They Must Fix ASAP
November 29th, 2012 by Nicholas Goss Leave a reply »
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