TSN: OTR interview w/ Babcock

[Woll Smoth]

I don't watch OTR at all, does the host always look so agitated?

 

[Daisy Jane]

I don't watch OTR at all, does the host always look so agitated?

yes, he does.

 

[Bullseye]

I am so proud as a Maple Leafs fan to have Mike Babcock leading my team.

 

[CanadasTeam]

I get the feeling Babcock strips Dion of his "C" (for Dion's own good, that is).

 

[ConnorTO]

bab = god

 

[Durrr]

To the people talking about Kadri/Bozak, how has Kadri not already won? He's out produced him in each of his "full" seasons in the league before this one, while playing with lesser line mates and lesser pp time.

The only thing Bozak really has on Kadri is his faceoffs, which does not in anyway qualify him to play above Kadri.

That being said, I have no problem if they have to fight for ice time. Now that a spot is actually open for Kadri it should be an easy battle.

 

[HellasLEAF]

I've seen every interview with Babcock.

I cannot tell you how impressive he is in what he says.

I just love this guy, you can see why he has been so successful. And you can tell he really cares about being here too. He wants to be the Leafs coach. He wants to fix this.

 

[Daisy Jane]

I get the feeling Babcock strips Dion of his "C" (for Dion's own good, that is).

i would love to hear the spin on that one.

 

[HellasLEAF]

i would love to hear the spin on that one.

never happen. we aren't the Dallas Stars, that kind of thing doesn't happen here.

he'll just get traded out of the C

 

[JackJ]

I get the feeling Babcock strips Dion of his "C" (for Dion's own good, that is).

Tying him to a post and throwing rocks at him would be less embarrassing.

 

[Antropovsky]

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

Why? He asked the questions that we all want to ask.

 

[Antropovsky]

So Babcock appears to have made it clear that he was the one who wanted him in Detroit, not so much holland... Considering Detroit reportedly is no longer interested in dion.

 

[Gabriel426]

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

He is, and he will chicken out once someone confront him, just look at his reactions when he found out CM Punk was pissed at him.

 

[Gabriel426]

I actually think Dion will have a better season than what u guys expected. He is not a terrible player just a mil or two overpaid.

 

[TootooTrain]

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

He had a significant bout with depression early on in his career (and still struggles with it) with speculated substance abuse. I can't say that I knew what he was like before TSN but that type of event can shape you. Good to see him and Babcock teaming up for that mental health initiative.

 

[rojac]

Oh Mike,

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

We're so lucky to have someone who is a better coach than Mike Babcock right here on the boards. They're even able to judge whether a player might be better in a different system without actually knowing them or working with them. Amazing!

 

[Pyrophorus]

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.

As he said Arcobello, and Matthias

Nylander wants to play C
Marner said he'll do everything in his power to make the team.
I think Carrick should make the team, maybe Gauthier.

 

[Bullseye]

As he said Arcobello, and Matthias

Nylander wants to play C
Marner said he'll do everything in his power to make the team.
I think Carrick should make the team, maybe Gauthier.

Nice mix in the future...

 

[Bullseye]

Oh Mike,

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

This is a win-win for Toronto if Babs can remake Dion into an all-star defenceman - right now his trade market value is extremely low - I like this pet project.

 

[Northern Dancer]

He had a significant bout with depression early on in his career (and still struggles with it) with speculated substance abuse. I can't say that I knew what he was like before TSN but that type of event can shape you. Good to see him and Babcock teaming up for that mental health initiative.

After going public he did several shows on depression and even volunteered his phone number to anyone who was depressed and needed help. People should cut him some slack. Society needs more people like him not less.

 

[SprDaVE]

Who cares about Landsberg. He asked questions, that's about it. You guys focus on the weirdest things.

I really like Babcock. So smart with his answers and super positive. I still hope we can trade Bozak, even though Babcock appears to be have him to start the season.

"Structure protects the individual."

 

[Metal God]

I have a feeling that Babcock will turn Holland into a beast of a player more than any other on the Leafs.

When the Leafs didn't win the lottery for McDavid. I've lost all hope for the Leafs, but once Shanahan announced the Hiring of Babcock. All that changed.

Babcock brings instant respect to the Leafs imo. No more laughing stock.

Good times ahead Boys and Girls!

 

[leafsfuture]

Seriously did anyone expect Babcock to say: "Kadri is the no 1 guy"????

Like everyone is talking about Babcock's class and all that, anyone should know that he will say the right things about Bozak/Kadri. We all know Kadri is better, but you have to acknowledge Bozak, its only fair. otherwise a controversy results.

 

[Jerkini]

It's so hard not to be enthralled when Babcock speaks. You can tell he's more educated than a lot of the guys who came before him.

The way he masterfully dodged certain questions while not insulting the players he was asked about was such a breath of fresh air.

 

[Northern Dancer]

Who cares about Landsberg. He asked questions, that's about it. You guys focus on the weirdest things.

I really like Babcock. So smart with his answers and super positive. I still hope we can trade Bozak, even though Babcock appears to be have him to start the season.

"Structure protects the individual."

Who cares about Bozak. People focus on the weirdest things.