JT all the way. But Rielly would not be a bad pick either.I'd rather Rielly, since he has the same media training + he's younger.
Leafs have two p[layers that are great captain material.
You could flip a coin. Matters not.
JT all the way. But Rielly would not be a bad pick either.I'd rather Rielly, since he has the same media training + he's younger.
Islanders better this year than they have been the in years . Go figure.
"amazing what can be accomplished when it doesn't matter who gets the credit"
There is a psychological factor involved with Tavares. Toronto boy who grew up watching the leafs and wants to bring the cup home along with Marner (for example)...not some American kid who was born in California and raised in a dessert. What subconscious incentive is there?.....ok I'm talking stupid now...off to work.....Remember when people used to get offended when Tavares was #1A and Matthews #1B?
Well Tavares >> Matthews right now AINEC.
JT chose to play net front; it is his decision not coaching staff
Seems like some think Marner would have the same production without Tavares. I dont think so. It goes both ways, but it is like Tavares should be so blessed playing with Marner but not the other way around. They are great players who play even greater together.
Islanders better this year than they have been the in years . Go figure.
"amazing what can be accomplished when it doesn't matter who gets the credit"
Yet Babcock was the runner up for coach of the year in 2017 to John Tortorella, despite taking the Leafs from last place overall in 2016 to the playoffs in 2017.Trotz is coach of the year. from 31st GA to 1st.
I think all the hype over the rookies hurt Babcock a bit.Yet Babcock was the runner up for coach of the year in 2017 to John Tortorella, despite taking the Leafs from last place overall in 2016 to the playoffs in 2017.
and Lou GM of the YearTrotz is coach of the year. from 31st GA to 1st.
and Lou GM of the Year
Babs would have won, but Torts beat him out. Fair and square.Yet Babcock was the runner up for coach of the year in 2017 to John Tortorella, despite taking the Leafs from last place overall in 2016 to the playoffs in 2017.
What GM doesn't spend the owners money to get assets ?Nah, Brad Trevilling imo. Lou spent ownerships $ to get Trotz.
What GM doesn't spend the owners money to get assets ?
I would pick Lou.Treliving put a heck of a lot more effort into his moves and his team is 2nd overall.
Lou gave a ton of $ to a coach looking for a huge payday. I'd argue, Bergervin did a better job than Lou. He had a terrific summer.
Because he spent ownerships $ on an elite coach. No other team was offering that contract. Look at Treliving's trades. Amazing. And he took a coach under contract which is more difficult.I would pick Lou.
Lost Tavares for nothing in return. Yet the team drastically improved.
I would pick Lou.
Lost Tavares for nothing in return. Yet the team drastically improved.
Isles are not a very talented team. Hard-working, well coached but seriously lacking talent.Islanders are so overrated its crazy. Sure, they've improved, but the metro is such a weak division overall.
It's really nice having both, and Tavares has defintely had the more consistent season. But lets not forget he's played with Marner and Hyman ALL SEASON (except 2 games), while Matthews most consistent linemates have been Marleau and Kapanen.Remember when people used to get offended when Tavares was #1A and Matthews #1B?
Well Tavares >> Matthews right now AINEC.
Isles are not a very talented team.
I actually laugh that I can see repeatedly on here Dubas deserves no credit for Tavares signing yet Lou does for Trotz signing. LOL.
I would pick Lou.
Lost Tavares for nothing in return. Yet the team drastically improved.