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Throughout Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brian Burke’s tenure there have been two constants—inconsistency between the pipes and the lack of a number one centre. Without question, both organizational needs are imperative to the teams success which, to the surprise of few, is yet to materialize as the Maple Leafs are yet to make the playoffs since Burke’s arrival in November of 2008. Head coach Randy Carlyle will give off-season acquisition James van Riemsdyk a shot at centre this fall, but with JVR lacking experience at the position there are still plenty of questions to be answered. Tyler Bozak did a solid job as the Maple Leafs de facto number one centre last season, but he too has his shortcomings. Meanwhile prospects like Nazem Kadri and Joe Colborne have yet to demonstrate that they are up for the task, although there is hope that Kadri may emerge as a centre of consequence as early as next season, although Kadri looks better suited as a winger. Anaheim Ducks star centre R...