Thought we could engage in some intelligent discussion and hoping to avoid the same-old, same-old comments.
Taking a look at the Leafs vs the Jets and the number of rookies on each team, I'm wondering how the Leafs had greater success compared to the Jets.
The Leafs likely have better goaltending and, lacking a true goaltending prospect, they went out and traded for a young, semi-unproven goaltender with a high ceiling. so perhaps that's one area.
then again, the Jets' blueline is head and shoulders above the Leafs blueline (when the Jets are healthy). Gardiner's the team's #2 D-man, and i'd guess he'd be the Jets' 4th or 5th dman.
Is Babcock that much more effective than Maurice?
Do the Leafs just happen to have more NHL-ready or impactful rookies?
Taking a look at the Leafs vs the Jets and the number of rookies on each team, I'm wondering how the Leafs had greater success compared to the Jets.
The Leafs likely have better goaltending and, lacking a true goaltending prospect, they went out and traded for a young, semi-unproven goaltender with a high ceiling. so perhaps that's one area.
then again, the Jets' blueline is head and shoulders above the Leafs blueline (when the Jets are healthy). Gardiner's the team's #2 D-man, and i'd guess he'd be the Jets' 4th or 5th dman.
Is Babcock that much more effective than Maurice?
Do the Leafs just happen to have more NHL-ready or impactful rookies?