Kessel and JVR aren't exactly good defensive players, or good at puck retrieval.
Thats what Bozak does, he works the boards and plays defense whil Kessel and JVR play more strictly offense. Hence why Bozak doesnt get a lot of points, but his linemates do. His stats dont show on the scoresheet.
Obviously not an ideal #1 C, but would not look out of place as a #2C and would be one of the best #3C in the NHL.
Fantasy solution to bozak problem...
4th-6th pick of this years draft are held by teams with depth at center or gaping holes on defense..
Leafs trade up, using their mid-round pick and one of their "untouchable" defenders...
Leafs draft Aleksander Barkov... Send him to Gary Roberts and a skating coach to solve his "speed" problem..
Leafs let Bozak walk, some other idiot pays Bozak 3-4 mil a year
Opening day 2013 leafs will have a 6'3 Sundin Jr. clone (who is already nhl ready) to play with Kessel and we can finally become serious contenders again.
never will happen
washington, florida,buffalo,tampa bay, will have the top 4 picks, all in our division next year