Hobson's Mailbag: Week 4 - 9/15/15

By Alex Hobson

Welcome to Week 4 of Hobson's mailbag. This week, we discuss topics such as who will lead in points, who's due for a rejuvenated season, and more. Enjoy

@PHUHobson Which Leaf do you think will lead the team in scoring? A returning player or a new addition?

— Anthony Fusco (@FuscoNation16) September 15, 2015

I believe a returning player will lead the Leafs in points this season, and that returning player is Nazem Kadri. Some people either think that he's a bust and needs to be traded, others think he's still young and needs a good coach. He's had some great flashes of offense, but he's also had problems with consistency during his tenure in Toronto. This season, he has arguably the best coach to work for, he has a contract with the money he wanted, and he's expected to take over first line duties, with Tyler Bozak on the second line. He has everything he wanted, and he knows that if he screws up again, then he's gone. I expect Kadri to step up and have a great season under Mike Babcock, and end up leading the Leafs in points with Phil Kessel out of the picture.

@PHUHobson Is there a player you expect to have a rejuvenated season?

— Kevin Connauton (@KevinsComrades) September 14, 2015

If anybody is due for a rejuvenated season, it's Dion Phaneuf. The man who was expected to be the future top pairing defenseman for the Leafs when he was acquired in 2010, but instead took boatloads of criticism from the media amd the fans. He used to be a hard hitting, intimidating defenseman who had a rocket of a slap shot and teams hated to play against. Over the past few years, his game slipped, and many called for the St.Albert, Alberta native to be traded. However, new head coach Mike Babcock insisted that the Leafs keep him around so that he can have an oppertunity to coach him and bring his game back up. Expect a big season from Dion this coming year.

@PHUHobson Who's worth more and who is first to go: Jonathan Bernier or James Reimer?

— Cassy (@_MAF29) September 14, 2015

Ahh, the question that can instantly begin a brawl amongst Leafs fans. Jonathan Bernier or James Reimer? At this point, I believe Jonathan Bernier is worth more as a goaltender. Say what you want, but he's posted better stats all around than Reimer has during his tenure in Toronto. That being said, I think Reimer will be the first to go considering he's making less money and has one year left on his contract, basically ensuring a low risk, potentially high reward for whoever picks him up. In the end, I do think that Bernier is worth more than Reimer.

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