Do the Toronto Maple Leafs play William Nylander at center, or on the wing?
Depth down the middle is worth its weight in gold in the National Hockey League. The ability to spread out three excellent centers is invaluable and causes havoc for the opposition.
When Tyler Bozak is in the mix that likely means Nylander falls to the fourth C, if he’s a center, which is unacceptable from a talent and impact perspective. Having Bozak monitor the middle on the fourth line is a wiser choice from a position of potential offensive damage, but it’s unlikely that the veteran would get placed there.