Tyler Bozak Appreciation Thread

[sommervr]

If you watched the kid play you would know that's not the case.

Our goalies face a lot of shots and their save % is high.. which should explain the PDO.

Look at Bozak's goals this year and you'll see that they aren't flukey snipes.. he's positioning himself well and making the opportunities (generated by his awesome linemates) count.

Yeah I have watched and yes he is getting open looks. He is also getting lucky as hell seeing-eye deflections and losing draws for primary assists.

Not that there is anything wrong with that but don't expect it to last.

 

[Hero]

it really is remarkable:
http://www.extraskater.com/players/on-ice?team=tor&min_gp=50&sit=5v5&pos=S&sort=gf_pct_rel

Not sure if it's more or less remarkable when you compare it league wide.

http://www.extraskater.com/players/on-ice?sort=gf_pct_rel&sit=5v5&min_gp=25&pos=S

Gaborik
Hudler
Vanek
Boulton
Meszaros
Kopitar
Stamkos
Niskanen
Helm
Spurgeon
Bozak
Turris
Etc...

 

[jmart21]

love this new patient Leafs approach. good stuff.

This doesn't mean they are impatient....

 

[JoeyBeans]

I still see him is Blowzak

 

[JoeyBeans]

I would suggest that the people that think Bozak isn't good at hockey, don't know too much about hockey themselves.

Attaboy Bozie, wtg on that shootout tonight.

this guy

 

[Wami]

Let's start calling him T-Bo if he keeps up the point pace, it's endearing and lets him know we like him.

 

[sommervr]

Let's start calling him T-Bo if he keeps up the point pace, it's endearing and lets him know we like him.

t-blow?

 

[hockeyfanz*]

t-blow?

There has probably never been a better time to trade T-blow....his value is as high as it will ever get.

 

[hockeyfanz*]

I'm pretty sure Datsyuk is a #1C with #1 PP time and he scores at like a 60 point clip.

ahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahaha...Bozak being compared to Datsyuk...ahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahaha...ahahahahahahahahahahahahah

 

[Maple Leaf]

ahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahaha...Bozak being compared to Datsyuk...ahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahaha...ahahahahahahahahahahahahah

You're right. Bozak is in a league of his own. Better cap hit too.

 

[hockeyfanz*]

You're right. Bozak is in a league of his own. Better cap hit too.

Quick somebody get Ken Holland on the phone....Bozak will get us Datsyuk ++....he may not be as good as Bozie but he has good playoff experience and I heard he is a pretty good defensive player. If Detroit throws in a prospect and a draft pick....Nonis should consider it.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Yeah I have watched and yes he is getting open looks. He is also getting lucky as hell seeing-eye deflections and losing draws for primary assists.

Not that there is anything wrong with that but don't expect it to last.

Sort of like Patrice Bergeron's seeing eye masterpiece last night.

I don't expect those freebies to last either.

Being consistent if we are scoring goals on style.

 

[Milan90]

ahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahaha...Bozak being compared to Datsyuk...ahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahaha...ahahahahahahahahahahahahah

He laid out the qualifications for why Bozak isn't a #1 C and according to his qualifications, neither is Datsyuk.

Not replying like a complete dumbass would give you some clout, for future reference.

 

[summerstorm]

He laid out the qualifications for why Bozak isn't a #1 C and according to his qualifications, neither is Datsyuk.

Not replying like a complete dumbass would give you some clout, for future reference.

this guy has "clout"???...go read his posts...then you will figure this individual....do I get another infraction????

 

[ECanuck]

ahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahaha...Bozak being compared to Datsyuk...ahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahaha...ahahahahahahahahahahahahah

dat bozak cannot match the skill of da magic man. No way.

 

[The Apologist]

this guy has "clout"???...go read his posts...then you will figure this individual....do I get another infraction????

sometimes we all take one for the team, rather than let the ridiculousness continue.

 

[The Apologist]

Sort of like Patrice Bergeron's seeing eye masterpiece last night.

I don't expect those freebies to last either.

Being consistent if we are scoring goals on style.

Patrice Bergeron, the man who has moved all the goalposts for 1Cs everywhere

 

[The_Chosen_One]

Patrice Bergeron, the man who has moved all the goalposts for 1Cs everywhere

It's funny, because being a top line centre should be measured via performance against top shutdown units. Bozak was always productive on the top line against the shut down lines regardless of his point production. Neither Krejci or Mikko Koivu have had drastically higher output, and yet they're considered top liners. The fact is, the Crosbys and Stamkos of the NHL are not that common.

 

[nuck]

It's funny, because being a top line centre should be measured on performance against top shutdown units. Bozak was always productive on the top line against the shut down lines regardless of his point production. Neither Krejci or Mikko Koivu have had drastically higher output. The Crosbys and Stamkos of the NHL are not even that common.

How is he productive regardless of production? Not commenting on his recent tear, because he is producing like never before, but when he was a sub 50 point guy with 10 primary assists he wasn't doing much. This year is something new and I am enjpying it of course, but weren't his wingers the producers against those shut down lines? What is your yardstick?

 

[The Apologist]

How is he productive regardless of production? Not commenting on his recent tear, because he is producing like never before, but when he was a sub 50 point guy with 10 primary assists he wasn't doing much. This year is something new and I am enjpying it of course, but weren't his wingers the producers against those shut down lines? What is your yardstick?

And there is the problem. Not producing the now magical 50 points does not equate to 'wasnt doing much'.

Bozak and Kessel (and whoever part three has been) has always been a PPG (or nearly PPG) line regardless of who was getting the points. You can argue that's all Kessel or not if you like.

He's one of our best penalty killers and is a deadly offensive threat short handed.

He's almost a sure thing in the shoot out.

He's a solid 200 ft player.

He's one of the better faceoff guys in the league.

Seems he was doing quite a bit.

Now he's also putting up points (something he has improved in each of his full NHL seasons as well). I hope he maintains, but he has certain pulled his weight on this team in every situation asked of him.

 

[Warden of the North]

New thread up, continue there please