Confirmed Signing with Link: [TOR] Travis Boyd signs with the Maple Leafs (1 year, $700K)

[francaisvolantsparis]

Is he actually a center or better on the wing? His FO% is terrible.

He is a 100% playmaker and 0% anything else. A guy who is only good then he plays center but who cannot win faceoffs.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

He is not strong enough to perform 4th line duties but as noted above, good vision offensively and he can dish some surprisingly nice passes.

Will likely be a healthy scratch on most nights and step in once in a while when someone’s injured.

 

[Hivemind]

Capitals should have qualified him, but I guess they needed to ensure they had every penny for Justin Schultz. Boyd is a great 13th forward who can fill anywhere in the line-up when injuries hit. Good depth scorer with solid hockey sense and a little pace to his game. Not a penalty killer, but could slide onto your PP2 if injuries thin your ranks.

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Problem with Boyd is his game doesn’t work in the bottom six but he’s not good enough to be in the top six. He’s a solid 13th forward. Surprisingly good hands and good offensive instincts but he gets bullied around the ice, especially on the boards. Good player but I always thought he has a bit more to give.

 

[Mickey Marner]

Actually, he shoots right. Does appear to have a beard and all his limbs though.

 

[Bedards Dad]

Shouldn't this thread be about AJ since he is the FAR better player in the trade? This is a clear cap dump for the Leafs

 

[smitty10]

Shouldn't this thread be about AJ since he is the FAR better player in the trade? This is a clear cap dump for the Leafs

Wrong thread. This is about Travis Boyd. Guy we signed who previously played for Washington.

 

[Bedards Dad]

Wrong thread. This is about Travis Boyd. Guy we signed who previously played for Washington.

Haha, I blame the Scotch and the weed.

 

[TheDoldrums]

Haha, I blame the Scotch and the weed.

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

What's a Travis Boyd?

A Boyd in the hand is worth two in the bush.

 

[Kalopsia]

Boyd's the stereotypical AHL/NHL tweener. Too skilled for the AHL, not skilled enough for an NHL top 6, not well-rounded enough for an NHL bottom 6. Can play C or W though, so he's a pretty good 13th forward.