Value of: Bozak for a RW

[StuckOutHere]

Yeah, I'm in the keep Bozak group as well. We'll never get a fair return for his value and he's a got a fan in Babcock.

I would keep him unless a team gives up at least 2 2nd round picks. He's a much better player than Andrew Shaw and that's what he went for.

Better comp is Lars Eller, and he is better than him.

 

[LeafChief]

Edited. Re-read your thoughts.

I think this season the Leafs need to play some of their youth. They have 17 wingers to play 8 spots. Trading Bozak doesn't make a lot of sense with the lack of depth at center. I believe each line will have a vet and rookie to insulate them.

JVR - Bozak - Marner
Komorov - Kadri - Nylander
Martin - Matthews - Soshnikov
Greening - Laich - Hyman
Holland/Froese (to reach games played for expansion)

Lupul gets bought out or IR (didn't think this was a reality, sure sounds it)
Michalek gets buried in Marlies unless a trade is found (doubtful)

I like this line-up quite a bit.

Is the possibility of Michalek going to Europe for the year at all possible? If the Leafs loan him to a Czech/Russian team for the season (that he approves to go to), what happens with his cap and does his contract still run out at the end of the season or does it slide?