Matthews not among Babcocks leadership Group. Won't wear a Letter

[DownGoesMcDavid]

https://www.tsn.ca/matthews-not-among-babcock-s-2018-19-leadership-group-1.1172299


Alot of ammo is starting to add up about the previous reports of a rift between Mathews and Babcock.

Mathews wont even wear a Letter this season.

Tavares Marleau and Riley are the ones Babcock has chosen

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[Unspecified]

Babcock would for sure be shown the door far faster than Matthews.

 

[abo9]

I mean you can be plenty talented and not be a leader no?

 

[Schenn]

Two long time NHL captains, and if you paid any attention to the Leafs you'd see that Rielly is an amazing leader in the room who has been in the league for 5 years now.

I'm not surprised, and anyone really plugged into the team probably shouldn't be that shocked either.

 

[DDRhockey]

Babcock would for sure be shown the door far faster than Matthews.

10 years 8 million a year though

 

[gamer1035]

I'd fire Babcock long before trading Matthews.

We'll give him the gm job like Eichel

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

https://www.tsn.ca/matthews-not-among-babcock-s-2018-19-leadership-group-1.1172299


Alot of ammo is starting to add up about the previous reports of a rift between Mathews and Babcock.

Mathews wont even wear a Letter this season.

Tavares Marleau and Riley are the ones Babcock has chosen

What they SHOULD do is try to make him the youngest captain in league history because as we know, personal accomplishments are far more important than team ones and that has worked out very well in the past.

 

[Spirit of 67]

10 years 8 million a year though

MLSE though.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

Matthews is 20. Asking a 20yo to be the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs would be A LOT!

There is no controversy here.

And I'd add that the fact that they are going WITHOUT a captain to start the year could mean they are waiting for him to be ready.

 

[ESH]

Well really he has no obligation to give him a letter on his jersey. I don't know much about Rielly's leadership skills, but Marleau and Tavares are both great choices to serve as captains.

 

[Dr Pepper]

I mean you can be plenty talented and not be a leader no?

Modano was immensely talented yet he wasn't C material.

Maybe it's an American thing.

 

[Spirit of 67]

There have been several reports that Mo is the man in the Leafs room.
I'm starting to once again believe he will be the next captain.

Also, this isn't necessarily a knock. Auston is still only 20/1 with 2 years under his belt.
Babs is basically taking some pressure off him.

 

[Talonted]

And the "generational" arguement regarding Matthews is finally put to rest.

 

[tony d]

I don't see it either, guy's a great talent but he doesn't scream captain to me. I think Tavares gets the C, Rielly and Marner get the A's.

 

[rojac]

No, Babcock told a reporter that Matthews is not wearing a letter this season. The decision was likely made by Leafs management as a whole and may or may not reflect Babcock’s opinion on Matthews’ leadership abilities. It may simply be that the Leafs want Matthews focusing on his game without worrying about other responsibilities.

 

[CupInSIX]

the Nordiques made the mistake of making Sakic captain, but he turned out to be a pretty OK player

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Is this just going to just fuel the apparent Babcock/Matthews rift? The market is Toronto, so we know the answer to this.

 

[FalcorMulch]

10 years 8 million a year though

It was 8 years at $6.25 million and if it's not on the cap who cares. I don't think anyone's shedding a tear for Bell and Rogers.

 

[Rants Mulliniks]

And the "generational" arguement regarding Matthews is finally put to rest.

True. The really generational ones lead their team to the cellar.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

I just assumed the title was misleading before even looking into it. It was. Not surprised.

 

[Brock Radunske]

There have been several reports that Mo is the man in the Leafs room.
I'm starting to once again believe he will be the next captain.

Also, this isn't necessarily a knock. Auston is still only 20/1 with 2 years under his belt.
Babs is basically taking some pressure off him.

Agreed.
I always prefer seeing a defenseman with the C.

 

[X66]

Still a smart move, give the letters to the vets of the team, shelter the young guys as much as possible.

This organization has learned a lot over the last few years, good to see.

Matthews is just like the other kids, he'll get the captaincy when he's ready.

 

[DanM]

Is this just going to just fuel the apparent Babcock/Matthews rift? The market is Toronto, so we know the answer to this.

Right! it's such a non story. Not one single quote says Babcock thinks this, they have guys who have been a C already, and longer serving (Reilly)

 

[Tofveve]

Matthews is the franchise player not anyone else. Leafs better start treating him like the franchise player.

Also, though the other 3 are As, maybe Austin is the C?

And, have to get this off my chest, but Tavares is a good player, but IMO, not going to be the visible dynamo some are expecting. Matthews is the juggernaut and that is the way it is.

 

[Analyst365]

No, Babcock told a reporter that Matthews is not wearing a letter this season. The decision was likely made by Leafs management as a whole and may or may not reflect Babcock’s opinion on Matthews’ leadership abilities. It may simply be that the Leafs want Matthews focusing on his game without worrying about other responsibilities.

This is probably the case. But no, it's 2018 everything has to be ammo ... a burn ...