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Liked the signing when it happened, love it even more now. He’s been very good in his role.
Confirmed with Link: TOR sign RD Zach Bogosian [1 year, 1M]
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Menzinger
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Won't be surprised if he's resigned
I don't know about that. Lilly may very well be taking that spot. Would be a good thing if that happens as it would mean Lilly is ready. 1 more year of Bogo looks like it would be a great backup plan.
napoleon in rags
Fred's dead, Baby... Fred's dead
I thought this guy was supposed to be awful.
Jimmy Firecracker
Backcheck, Forecheck, Paycheque.
He’s been a great surprise. Smart with the puck and solid defensively.
Chief Berube
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Bogo is actually steady and consistent! I don’t understand how everyone thought he sucked. He’s been excellent. We are also using him perfectly
Bogo, Spezza, Thornton, Simmonds-3.9 million combined...
Menzinger
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They could potentially opt to platoon him with Liljgren (if he indeed looks ready to make that transition to the NHL full time).
Keefe seems to like using him
That's a good point and possibility.
The decision may hinge more on the cap than we think right now. Hyman has to get a raise.
Leafsfan74
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Keefe is a smart man who has increased his minutes steadily.
Bogo been solid and is physical when it is called for but not making it his main focus or putting himself out of position in the process. His focus has been quick, heads up puck movement and smart quarterbacking with his partner to move the puck out. They said on tonights telecast that he has gone 17 (now 18) straight games as a + or even player.
Many moons ago, when the Leafs traded Clark for Sundin, I was almost (I stress almost) as sad to see Lefebvre go as I was Clark. Lefebvre had been part of the best Leafs D core I had seen to that point and was a very steady, stay-at-home D man that I knew we would miss. He was a key D man in back to back Final Fours. He had been +33 that year, was slightly physical and extremely reliable. They didn't make it three in a row after this trade.
I just know that when the playoffs roll around, you better have some Gamers who know how to play their position, especially on D. We knew what we had up front, we absolutely needed some presence in the back end. I said from the beginning he will play an important role within this teams success. The new additions will pay their highest dividends come playoffs.
A team, they have become. Not just a bunch of individuals.
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Petrus
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That award was given by HF boards to Bergy and Dim Jim.
stickty111
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As a big Dubas fan, this was a strange signing at the time, but even I seem to underrate Dubas's talent evaluation. Bogosian has been fantastic and way better then I expected. Keefe is also using him properly.
Seeing HF lose their minds over this would be something to behold. And it's very possible, that's the best part.
Stephen
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Yeah, I feel like Brodie fills the Lefebvre role of being the quiet all situations guy with smarts and calm cool demeanor and Bogosian is more like Bob Rouse, who was your meaner RHD. But a functional quality team definitely needs these kind of gamers who know how to play their position like you say.
Lol. I know exactly what you mean, but I actually hope he re-signs rather than resigns. I would rather he sign a new contract than leave his position.
At that time I told people he is tough and a very good number 6 (you can check my quotes). The 'tards who don't know hockey said Marincin was better. He will be re signed, he is perfect and very tough. Not many guys want to scrap this guy, he is mean. He is also a plus 7 and has a ring. He is exactly what we were missing on the blueline and with Muzzin and Holl we are no longer fun to play against. We have a top 10 blueline, the best offense and a great goalie tandem.
At the time of the signing a lot of folks weren't even penciling him into the lineup. They thought he was just some glorified goon but he actually has some puck moving skills and decent hockey IQ.
Looney Toonies
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zeke
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Really shouldn't have been a surprise that a guy who looked good as a #6 for the cup winners would look good in the same role for us.
Still lolling that the Habs signed Edmundson for all that money and then dubas pickEd up the better dman for peanuts.
Even funnier that the media praised bergevin for his signing and not dubas.
Still lolling that the Habs signed Edmundson for all that money and then dubas pickEd up the better dman for peanuts.
Even funnier that the media praised bergevin for his signing and not dubas.
Stigma
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The gold standard for a 5/6 guy. Bogosian 2021 (at least, so far) will always be my comparison for future guys playing on the 3rd pair.
TheBeastCoast
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He is situated perfectly with his role. I wouldn't want him playing any higher up the lineup but having a stabilizing presence on the 3rd pair is a very valuable thing. He has a better pass and isn't really lead footed either. Dubas totally transformed our defense in like 2 years...and did it cheap and it really doesn't get talked about enough lol
Was he injured the first game? He looked like he couldn’t turn. Now he moves great!
Great contract
Great contract
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