I like it when people present rumours, I used to have world class contacts within the Leafs. Now, somewhat. And I am not that interested in them as much as when I could meet and do business and party with the players and GM myself.
Best rumours are getting it direct from Dubas or the coach or the players, I used to have all that.
This rumour? Well, I give it a small chance of being real. Rasanen is nowhere near ready for the NHL.
Unless they are doing this to scare a bunch of very soft players into being tougher, which rarely works, this is probably b.s.
I know Babcock is a bit of a weird guy, but is he this weird? I give it a ten percent chance.