Shanny did a little media today explaining Nazem has made a habit of not being punctual and that they see him as part of their future. Shanny admitted to having gone through the same experience when he was young and needing a wake up call about professionalism. I don't think anything more will come of it.
which I dont fully buy it. Kadri is their premier player and if he's late you scratch him for maybe 1 game or two to send a message. why scratch him for additional two after the 1st one expired? a change or heart? I think not. This additional 2 games and hoopla is little out of ordinary. I mean you can murder a player on ice and can be suspended less than that.
If Leafs were actually trying to win and weren't fighting to get as low as possible in the standing, they wouldn't have scratched their 1-2C for 3 games. If Nyquist had a habit of being late, can you imagine wings or any other organization other than the ones fighting for McJesus, punish a guy like Nyquist for 2 additional games after the their initial 1 game punishment expires? What’s the reason? Why didn’t they punish him for 3 games from the beginning? I don’t know about you but I think there’s reason to doubt Leafs motive.
which comes back to a discussion about Shanahan. what exactly is his role? if he's a president, why is he acting like a GM receiving all the spotlight? In my humble crazy opinion, the reason he took on this role is because he saw it as an opportunity to become the saviour of maple leafs and move on to (maybe) other career. In order to do that, the team needs to go as low as possible in points because there is alot riding on this draft. Same as trading Homophobic Sluroof for a king's ransom and getting Babcock.
But here’s the thing. He has a very low probability of turning it around. I’m not saying it’s not possible but he’s doing it wrong and he doesn’t have the experience to back it up. Also, before he will be able to, the city will devour him.
Just my 2c.