Say Goodbye to Tyler

[Arn]

3 years at $5m in St Louis being reported.

I liked him, basically a "free" signing. Never really let anyone down and put in the heart and effort.

But right not to pay him that.


https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1013447401414242305

 

[ZBBM]

3 years at $5m in St Louis being reported.

I liked him, basically a "free" signing. Never really let anyone down and put in the heart and effort.

But right not to pay him that.


https://twitter.com/reporterchris/status/1013447401414242305

Ditto.

 

[princedpw]

One of the best undrafted free agent signings in the last decade, I believe...few have played more games or scored more points.

 

[cabber24]

One of the best undrafted free agent signings in the last decade, I believe...few have played more games or scored more points.

Yep... could not of asked for more from Bozak. I will miss his humour and his ability to tune out the ?noise? that comes with playing in T.o. His boy too, pretty cute kid. I will forever remember watching him score the shootout winner in person the Winter Classic. Best of luck.

 

[Nik]

So long you beautiful found wallet. I'll always remember my brother in law's stories about how you were a jerk as a little kid.

 

[freer]

Well Tyler, you were one of favourite players over the past 10 years. I wish you luck!

 

[Bullfrog]

The $5M makes more sense. TSN has it as a 3-year $5M contract ($1.67 AAV)

 

[Frank E]

Bye Tyler.

 

[Zee]

Had nothing against Bozak. College free agent, didn't cost the Leafs a thing and had some very good years here. Wish him all the best

 

[Zee]

The $5M makes more sense. TSN has it as a 3-year $5M contract ($1.67 AAV)

What? I thought it was $5M per season??

 

[Phileas Fogg]

I think they'll miss his shootout success more than anything. But he had good vision, was good on faceoffs, and helped the team.

I hope he does well in St. Louis.

 

[Nik]

I think they'll miss his shootout success more than anything.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwRVId6v-Ec

 

[freer]

The $5M makes more sense. TSN has it as a 3-year $5M contract ($1.67 AAV)

What? I thought it was $5M per season??

According to Capfriendly it is 5,000,000 per season

 

[Phileas Fogg]

I think they'll miss his shootout success more than anything.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwRVId6v-Ec

cheerfully withdrawn!

 

[LittleHockeyFan]

I'll miss him on the faceoff......

 

[Zee]

I'll miss him on the faceoff......

Tavares is pretty good on faceoffs too

 

[Phileas Fogg]

I'll miss him on the faceoff......

Tavares is pretty good on faceoffs too

And they don't have to rush him off the ice right after, either.

 

[Heroic Shrimp]

While I'm thrilled with the Tavares for Bozak upgrade, one trade-off we'll have to live with is losing Bozak's shootout skills.  Bozak is career 41.7% in the shootout, vs. 27% for Tavares.

 

[leafsjunkie]

While I'm thrilled with the Tavares for Bozak upgrade, one trade-off we'll have to live with is losing Bozak's shootout skills.  Bozak is career 41.7% in the shootout, vs. 27% for Tavares.

Won't matter when we're winning 6-2 every game.  8)

 

[CarltonTheBear]

https://twitter.com/PlayersTribune/status/1014125354557018113

Great article from the Players Tribune to check out. A couple funny things about Phil in there, but this was my favourite paragraph:

I?ve been texting James Van Riemsdyk pretty often the last few weeks. We?ve been talking about how weird it?s going to be not playing together. He was my linemate for a long time in Toronto, and I owe him a lot for my success ? he?s a great friend. We?re both going to miss playing for this city. But we know this: You?re in good hands, Toronto. The next few years are going to be a lot of fun. Believe in Kyle Dubas and the talent you have. Auston, William and Mitch can do anything. Trust me, I saw them in practice every day, they?re special.