Maple Leafs Emerge as a Front-Runner For a Feisty Power Forward
There's a very short list of true pests in the NHL.
Brad Marchand immediately comes to mind, along with Brendan Lemieux.
One other name that is usually in that discussion is Tyler Bertuzzi, nephew of the infamous Todd.
If there's one thing a lot of teams want going into the playoffs, it's to be hard to play against. This is more than just being a good team, it's being a team that frustrates and outplays their opponent relentlessly.
Just look at the success Boston has had over the years with Brad Marchand to prove this point. A team that hasn't been particularly hard to play against while being incredibly talented has been the Toronto Maple Leafs.
After five straight first-round exits, clearly the Leafs need to add some grit, and it appears they've set their sights on Tyler Bertuzzi. He's such a unique archetype of a player that he won't be cheap, but it will be worth it if he helps them get over the first-round hump.
Can you see Tyler Bertuzzi in blue and white?
Source Maple Leafs Daily:
Leafs among 3 teams with interest in feisty winger
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Do you think the Maple Leafs should acquire Tyler Bertuzzi? | ||
| Yes | 1599 | 67.1 % |
| No | 784 | 32.9 % |
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