Don was right in those comments, at the time he made them. Bozak was not producing at the rate of a 1st line center in past seasons, and has improved a lot this year. I'm impressed in what I have seen of Bozak this season and hope he continues next year at this rate. But both Don and Mirtle were right in what they said in the past, and are now complimenting him, as they should. The level of play has changed, which results in change of comments, as it should.
I understand what you're saying, however, can we afford to be paying a third line center six million a year, when we have our defense to worry about. Plus, we are going to have to give raises to some of our RFA's in the next two years. Stastny and Clarkson would make for the most expensive third line in the league. Holland/Bolland (assuming he doesn't ask for the moon) would come at a more affordable rate, and will be able to get the job done. IMO that money would be better spent on a defenseman.
