TSN: OTR interview w/ Babcock

[Rare Jewel]

http://www.tsn.ca/video/otr-babcock-talks-about-kessel-trade-1.327546

http://www.tsn.ca/video/otr-babcock-sets-up-potential-starting-lineup-1.328210




Interesting stuff discussed, Looks like Bozak may be staying after all.

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[crump]

Love the way Babcock handles questions. Not condescending (Wilson) not willing to tackle the question head on and feel it has to be answered right away (Carlyle) but basically says things like.."ask me that 3 months from now" when it's more relevant. Doesn't throw players under a bus, just talks hockey without making it insulting to players, fans or media.

 

[Daisy Jane]

hmhmm. hmmhmm... hmmmm.

Dion's going to be Babcock's pet project

 

[Peace Frog]

I'm absolutely giddy about having Babcock as our coach. He's nothing but first class in my books. As far as Dion is concerned, I think Babcock is right. I won't be at all surprised if Phaneuf has a terrific year.

There's going to be a much better system in place that will help insulate him. Team defence is going to be a big part of the new structure and that is going to help out all the defence as well as the goaltending.

 

[HEAVY DUTY]

so no market for bozak or phaneuf eh? sucks.

 

[Mitchy]

Love the way Babcock handles questions. Not condescending (Wilson) not willing to tackle the question head on and feel it has to be answered right away (Carlyle) but basically says things like.."ask me that 3 months from now" when it's more relevant. Doesn't throw players under a bus, just talks hockey without making it insulting to players, fans or media.

Well said. Very happy we got Babcock.

 

[Trapper]

hmhmm. hmmhmm... hmmmm.

Dion's going to be Babcock's pet project

Bozak/Kadri will battle for no. 1 center.
Hope Nylander battles these guys as well.
Holland/Spaling for 3/4.
Arcobello might get time as well.
JVR is the constant top winger.


Phaneuf question will be asked again in 3 months.
But, we need a marquis D is pretty close to an answer.
Should be fun.

 

[-DeMo-]

Love the way Babcock handles questions. Not condescending (Wilson) not willing to tackle the question head on and feel it has to be answered right away (Carlyle) but basically says things like.."ask me that 3 months from now" when it's more relevant. Doesn't throw players under a bus, just talks hockey without making it insulting to players, fans or media.

you love that he basically didn't answer any of the tougher questions?

 

[Peace Frog]

you love that he basically didn't answer any of the tougher questions?

It would have been an unwise move to actually answer those particular questions, and Babcock realizes that. The media aren't going to be able to manipulate him, and that is very refreshing. He'll answer the questions the way he sees fit, and do it in a respectful, non-combative way. Just like it should be..... professional!

 

[TLeafsFan]

Bozak/Kadri will battle for no. 1 center.
Hope Nylander battles these guys as well.
Holland/Spaling for 3/4.
Arcobello might get time as well.
JVR is the constant top winger.


Phaneuf question will be asked again in 3 months.
But, we need a marquis D is pretty close to an answer.
Should be fun.

With Kessel gone, IMO there is no Bozak/Kadri center battle. That should be GLARINGLY obvious now if it wasn't before.

 

[4thline]

With Kessel gone, IMO there is no Bozak/Kadri center battle. That should be GLARINGLY obvious now if it wasn't before.

I agree, but I like that MB isn't writing him off. Challenge him, let him show that he has more to offer than leeching off Kessel. Who knows, maybe he'll surprise.

 

[Trapper]

With Kessel gone, IMO there is no Bozak/Kadri center battle. That should be GLARINGLY obvious now if it wasn't before.

Maybe but I'd still let them battle for it.
Should be no problem.

 

[TLeafsFan]

I agree, but I like that MB isn't writing him off. Challenge him, let him show that he has more to offer than leeching off Kessel. Who knows, maybe he'll surprise.

I think the fight to round out the top two centers are between him, Holland and Mattias now if Bozak remains a Leaf, which is still doubtful after who whe've acquired recently once you throw Spaling and Carrick into the mix as well.

 

[4thline]

I think the fight to round out the top two centers are between him, Holland and Mattias now if Bozak remains a Leaf, which is still doubtful after who whe've acquired recently once you throw Spaling and Carrick into the mix as well.

I agree, I just think that it's a nice coaching touch to simultaneously respect a vet while not guaranteeing them anything.

 

[TmlHockeyFan]

He made it sound like there won't be any more trades. He said he didn't talk to anyone personally until he knew they were going to be in the roster.

 

[Gabriel426]

As a Leafs fan, you actually want to see a battle between Kadri and Bozak for minutes as it will help Kadri be a better player and increase the trade value of Bozak.

 

[frankthetank91]

Man Landsberg is the biggest ****** bag.

 

[frankthetank91]

JVR-Kadri-Lupul
Matthias/Winnik/Komarov-Bozak-Parenteau
Matthias/Winnik/Komarov-Holland-Panik
Matthias/Winnik/Komarov-Spaling-Arcobello

Based off Babcocks comments, that's the gut feeling I have.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Impressive guy.

 

[JackJ]

http://www.tsn.ca/video/otr-babcock-talks-about-kessel-trade-1.327546

People need to listen to that interview (specifically his reference to the wings top players) to understand exactly why Kessel had to be moved immediately.

 

[Suntouchable13]

With Kessel gone, IMO there is no Bozak/Kadri center battle. That should be GLARINGLY obvious now if it wasn't before.

If Kadri is as good as you guys are saying, then he should easily win that battle so there is no problem.

 

[JackJ]

This management group (Shanny, Hunter, Dubas, Babcock) is probably more likeable than any group we've had in recent memory.

 

[JackJ]

With Kessel gone, IMO there is no Bozak/Kadri center battle. That should be GLARINGLY obvious now if it wasn't before.

Its Kadri job to lose.

 

[yubbers]

Oh Mike,

I thought you were smarter than that. Your pet project is a waste of time. Another wasted year with the fake captain. ****

 

[Drew311]

My god Lansberg is squirrely. He looks like he's going to explode when he's not talking. Weird guy.