A strong number 1 dman needs to be able to do it these days though. He's slowly becoming more a strong number 2 than a strong number 1. And it's going to be a problem for us because instead of having to find a number 2 we will need to find a number 1 which is not easy to do.
"...So he doesn’t have to say much, all he’s got to (do) is look at you and you snap into shape. He makes you a better coach..."
"...He makes your franchise better when he walks in the door. Bar none."
Babcock, when he was traded from NSH to the Habs.
Canada’s Babcock gushes over Canadiens’ Shea Weber
Babcock doesn't know anything. The posters here know more.
He sound less credible than the average HFboard poster, but you can believe him if you want.
We know Babcock was exaggerating for effect, but he definitely thought highly of Weber at the time he said that.
Funny how he’s playing better and producing mor than the 30 year old SubbanThe babcock thing isn't relevant in 2019. He was talking about the 30yo defenseman that was just off a 20 g season and 51 pts. Since then he got older and had two "serious" Injury.
wtf dude i never mention subban, and never said that weber wasnt goodFunny how he’s playing better and producing mor than the 30 year old Subban
Weber is a stud. Still a great d man. Get over it man
You said it’s irrelevant. Weber is still playing great hockey and will continue to do sowtf dude i never mention subban, and never said that weber wasnt good
He's on pace for 21 goals, 50 points and +26. He's no longer a Norris candidate but still very good and still respected throughout the league. Does anyone know if he was high up in the poll of over-rated players?The babcock thing isn't relevant in 2019. He was talking about the 30yo defenseman that was just off a 20 g season and 51 pts. Since then he got older and had two "serious" Injury.
Overrated? No chance he’s on that listHe's on pace for 21 goals, 50 points and +26. He's no longer a Norris candidate but still very good and still respected throughout the league. Does anyone know if he was high up in the poll of over-rated players?
The babcock thing isn't relevant in 2019. He was talking about the 30yo defenseman that was just off a 20 g season and 51 pts. Since then he got older and had two "serious" Injury.
I dont know why you keep having subban name in your mouth. I didnt want to start a comparison discussion. With him nor other player. We talking about Weber. I said that babcocks arguments was irrelevant cause things happened since 3years. I dont need someone to make my mind for me. I agree he's still a good defender and will still be. I just mention the fact that he got off 2 low body injury that isnt good for his mobilty. also hes getting older. So now in 2019 everybody is free to have is own opinion some will think that he will remain a #1 for few years some thinks that he ll drop to a 2# #3 sooner than later. Weber having great numbers I agree but hes at a stage where you need to find a good puck mover defender and some one that can get to the puck first when the opposite team dump the puck cause of his lack of mobility. Yes he will still have hes super shot for ever, he'll have good offensive number but he will truly need a good skater as partner to cover up his flaw. I personally think that a true #1 can be put along any other D and play well.Overrated? No chance he’s on that list
Just check our record before and after Weber
Some posters just can’t admit he’s better than Subban. It pains them.
Weber is a stud. Sure he has his faults but consider he’s doing all of this playing with guys like mete, kulak and Benn
Amazing
That’s exactly it thoughI dont know why you keep having subban name in your mouth. I didnt want to start a comparison discussion. With him nor other player. We talking about Weber. I said that babcocks arguments was irrelevant cause things happened since 3years. I dont need someone to make my mind for me. I agree he's still a good defender and will still be. I just mention the fact that he got off 2 low body injury that isnt good for his mobilty. also hes getting older. So now in 2019 everybody is free to have is own opinion some will think that he will remain a #1 for few years some thinks that he ll drop to a 2# #3 sooner than later. Weber having great numbers I agree but hes at a stage where you need to find a good puck mover defender and some one that can get to the puck first when the opposite team dump the puck cause of his lack of mobility. Yes he will still have hes super shot for ever, he'll have good offensive number but he will truly need a good skater as partner to cover up his flaw. I personally think that a true #1 can be put along any other D and play well.
That’s exactly it though
He’s playing this well while having mete , Kulak and Benn as partners
This is on Bergevin to help him out. Weber has been everything advertised.
He never had been fast. Just like charaLately, Mete is often covering for Weber, because he can't get back fast enough.
Mete is not a scrub like Kulak or Benn.
He never had been fast. Just like chara
Plays a smart position game
don't bother trying Kap, when Weber's not the best D int he league it's only because he's injured.He's not playing well defensively right now, but at least the last 2-3 games he had some clutch goals and assists.
Lately, Mete is often covering for Weber, because he can't get back fast enough.
Mete is not a scrub like Kulak or Benn.
they're not the one who bring his name up all the time, you are.Lol. Good one.
You don’t say crap to the guys who keep defending him lol
Later troll