Lucas Neilson: Leafs controlling their destiny + Babcock coach of the year Leafs controlling their destiny + Babcock coach of the year

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glory hole

*fires up the hub*

I like the Maple Leafs.

I mean I always liked the Maple Leafs, but the individuals that make up this team at all levels are just.. so.... likable.

Remember when they lost 7-2 to Florida and the coach sucked, D was in shambles, and the goalie was the same as Reimer and Berns? That was 10 days ago

glory hole

*fires up the hub*
- Garnie

I was hoping that would spark it up

Remember when they lost 7-2 to Florida and the coach sucked, D was in shambles, and the goalie was the same as Reimer and Berns? That was 10 days ago
- 1979AD

Remember when people wanted to trade Kadri

30 goals baby - ride or die!

Lucas Neilson: Leafs controlling their destiny + Babcock coach of the year
Leafs controlling their destiny + Babcock coach of the year
- Lucas.Neilson

Have to agree that Babcock is coach of the year. Hard to imagine that he's never won it. It is also interesting, that in a profession that has a very limited shelf life, he's never been fired. I was expecting this team to be competing for a wild card, unlike most of my Leafy friends, the team has overacheived. I would like to see the Leafs win a round. If they beat Ottawa, great, if they beat the Habs, I'll do a jig. The last four games looks challenging, however, they have been very consistent lately and have had the good fortune to be injury free for the most part.

"are now position in the glory hole it could just be Babcock’s year." You sir, are the William Shakespeare of Hockeybuzz

I like the Maple Leafs.

I mean I always liked the Maple Leafs, but the individuals that make up this team at all levels are just.. so.... likable.
- TheMussel

More likable than Nonis, Randy, Kessel, Dion, and Clarkson?

I was hoping that would spark it up
- Lucas.Neilson

too early to spark anything up,, work gets in the way of that...

Bab's " last year I didnt look at the standings once, this year I look every day."

glory hole

*fires up the hub*
- Garnie

https://www.gloryholedoughnuts.com/

Have to agree that Babcock is coach of the year. Hard to imagine that he's never won it. It is also interesting, that in a profession that has a very limited shelf life, he's never been fired. I was expecting this team to be competing for a wild card, unlike most of my Leafy friends, the team has overacheived. I would like to see the Leafs win a round. If they beat Ottawa, great, if they beat the Habs, I'll do a jig. The last four games looks challenging, however, they have been very consistent lately and have had the good fortune to be injury free for the most part.
- winsix

The last 4 games are at home and Washington and Pittsburgh don't have fantastic away records. They could easily go 2-2 or better.

Remember when people wanted to trade Kadri

30 goals baby - ride or die!
- Lucas.Neilson

He's quietly had a very good season. In my view, Matthews gets so much attention from other teams, that it relieves some of the pressure. Moreover, he's been guided to go up against top scoring lines, in a defensive role, those lines are not always the top defensive units of opposing teams. Good on him and good on Babcock. His contract is looking like a good deal at this point, see Kopitar ($10 mil - forever and 11 goals ) Also good on Babcock for bringing him around.

it is bizarre we all seem to actually like our players for once. Except for maximus , willys stayin bro

More likable than Nonis, Randy, Kessel, Dion, and Clarkson?
- 1979AD

That's who I was talking about. Did something happen to them?

Leaguewide standings last season to now:

Toronto went from 30th to 15th

CBJ went from 27th to 4th

Calgary went from 26th to 12th

Edmonton went from 29th to 11th

Montreal went from 22nd to 8th

huge accomplishment for these teams and their coaches

The last 4 games are at home and Washington and Pittsburgh don't have fantastic away records. They could easily go 2-2 or better.
- Jeffmt

Better to get as many points over the weaker opponents now to try and get as much separation as possible while not relying on needing points out of those games against big guns.

If the Leafs won 7 of the otl games, they be a head of the Canadians.

glory hole

*fires up the hub*
- Garnie

May need to hit the Costco for your next kleenex purchase, time for bulk supplies with potential playoffs a buzz

I was hoping that would spark it up
- Lucas.Neilson

He's quietly had a very good season. In my view, Matthews gets so much attention from other teams, that it relieves some of the pressure. Moreover, he's been guided to go up against top scoring lines, in a defensive role, those lines are not always the top defensive units of opposing teams. Good on him and good on Babcock. His contract is looking like a good deal at this point, see Kopitar ($10 mil - forever and 11 goals ) Also good on Babcock for bringing him around.
- winsix