As a young team continues to develop, veteran assets are needed to help the core reach its potential. Whether it’s an experienced voice in the locker room, or a consistent presence on the ice, the right veteran make-up can steer the ship towards a playoff berth or playing golf in late April.
Brian Boyle, by all accounts, is a player who can help both in the room and on the ice. He has been a part of young groups that have shown playoff success in New York, Tampa and more recently Toronto following a trade deadline move to the Leafs this season.