Brad Boyes, he finds himself in a position that was very familiar 15 years ago.
The Maple Leafs drafted Boyes, then a star centre for the Erie Otters, with the 24th selection of the 2000 Entry Draft. At the time, Boyes was the crown jewel of the Leafs prospect pipeline, playing his entire junior career in Erie. He also represented Canada on two occasions at the World Juniors.
In 2002-03, his first professional season, Boyes recorded 23 goals and 51 points in 65 games. The totals made him a top offensive threat for the St.