Bozak apparently cut his hand and got an infection, leading to his sudden absence in the Toronto Maple Leafs lineup. In his place came Ben Smith, who centred a line with James Van Riemsdyk and Connor Brown.
The Leafs lost 3-2 in overtime, and Ben Smith certainly struggled on the ice. As the game went on it became more apparent that Smith belongs as an AHL centreman, and maybe there are other players who should perhaps be taking his place instead.
Ben Smith has been on the ice for 6 shots against and 0 for
— Greg Sinclair (@theninjagreg) February 26, 2017
Out From the Minors
Well whatever happened to Brooks Laich?