Good one, Randy.i cheer for the team on the on ice unlike yourself who seem to follow the sport to only cheer for the GM
to each there own i always say
I think it is because we have been waiting for so long that our mentality has twisted. If somebody remembers I want to know how was our fanbase in the 60-70-ies.
im pretty sure trotz's name is already written on the trophy for this year
I don't think you reward a win streak with a Jack Adams award. A quick example.
Last year over the Christmas and New Year period, the team went 3-7-0 for a total of 6 points and Babcock was not fired.
This year, the team went 3-5-2 for 8 points in its last 10 and Babcock was fired.
In the next 15 games following last year's slump, the team's record was 10-3-2 for 22 points. Babcock changed virtually nothing. Slumps come and go. Players perform.
In the next 15 games this year following the slump, the team's record is 11-4 for 22 points. There's a healthy Marner and a stellar run of games by Freddy underneath it.
Talent performing and health largely determine success.
Im not I feel like media will destroy him, who won last year? did St. Louis new coach win Jack Adams? if Leafs win a playoff series after the start they had I think u could argue he's in conversation for it.Personally I don't think he's got a shot at it even if the Leafs continue this tear for the rest of the year. Coming into the season the Leafs had the 2nd best cup odds so them doing well should not be a surprise to anyone.
On an unrelated note, I find it very strange that Babcock still hasn't addressed the media after his firing.
Im not I feel like media will destroy him, who won last year? did St. Louis new coach win Jack Adams? if Leafs win a playoff series after the start they had I think u could argue he's in conversation for it.
Awards are voted on before the playoffs start. But either way, that's besides my point. I'm not saying Keefe isn't a good coach. My point is the Leafs are stacked are were expected to be a top 5 team in the league this year.
Awards are voted on before the playoffs start. But either way, that's besides my point. I'm not saying Keefe isn't a good coach. My point is the Leafs are stacked are were expected to be a top 5 team in the league this year.
Which honestly speaks more to how poorly Babcock did with this collection of talent.
Not following.
His point was that this team is talented enough for a top 5 finish.
Last year they were 5th in the conference (7th in the league)
Year before 4th in the conference (7th in the league)
You say he did poorly with this collection of talent?
The post I quoted referred to this year. Babcock did poorly with this years collection of talent.
Really not that hard to follow.
Im not I feel like media will destroy him, who won last year? did St. Louis new coach win Jack Adams? if Leafs win a playoff series after the start they had I think u could argue he's in conversation for it.
Did your collection of talent this year include injuries to Tavares, Dermott, Hyman and Marner?
Leafs are the only team that deals with injuries. Interesting theory.
2x18 wheelers?
Surprised he hasnt been named Mayor of Toronto yet.
Way too early guys.
Make the playoffs, go deep in the playoffs and you might have a shot.
Potentially sure. but theres a couple coaches i'd put ahead of him.These trophys are based on regular season and voted on before the playoffs.
Words never said by me.
Key injuries do matter though.