Well I was wrong, didn't think there was a chance he was coming here, I will admit it. Did not see this coming.

If they are interviewing Boucher, did Babcock approve it to be an assistant or was it pre planned in case, pretty early to be doing this. Hmmm.
- LeafMan

I'd love to know which MLSE exec heard he was going to Buffahole and went "(frank) THAT - GET HIM ON THE PHONE AND GIVE HIM HIS 50 (frank)ING MILLION"

Love how people think they're paying Babcock

Well that rebuild was fun for 2 months wasn't it?

This will be the worst decision to affect this franchise in a long time. Just as Burke wasn't the right fit in 2008 Babcock is not the right fit in 2015. Sure he's a very good coach, but what exactly is the point of a rebuilding team having a coach of this ilk? This is another TML fast track to a rebuild.
- Mr_Smokey

Or...mold the team into a winner while coaching young players.

Shanaplan 2.0

So Babcock is just the coach. No other duties ....
- zazzle

Top line centerman?

Let your big prize coach pick his own assistants I would think.
- Lee Denault

MacLean was an assistant in Detroit..

Eat poop Mackenzie to fat (frank).
- Leafland

You want MacKenzie to (frank) a fat guy and eat poop?

Down Goes Brown ‏@DownGoesBrown 10m10 minutes ago
After years at the Department of Player Safety, it's nice to see Shanahan finally hand out a number that everyone thinks is too high.

Well that rebuild was fun for 2 months wasn't it?

This will be the worst decision to affect this franchise in a long time. Just as Burke wasn't the right fit in 2008 Babcock is not the right fit in 2015. Sure he's a very good coach, but what exactly is the point of a rebuilding team having a coach of this ilk? This is another TML fast track to a rebuild.
- Mr_Smokey

i don't think so. we'll still be terrible for years. this just ingrains a long term system in place.

Shanny was quoted this morning as saying 'the rebuild will take as long as it takes'.

What happen??? i missed it too!!

What did hayes say?
- Leaffan8113

"if your going to be like this i dont want you here, get out. seriously"

followed by 20 more 'get out' and 'leave' , 'go home'

Well I was wrong, didn't think there was a chance he was coming here, I will admit it. Did not see this coming.

If they are interviewing Boucher, did Babcock approve it to be an assistant or was it pre planned in case, pretty early to be doing this. Hmmm.
- LeafMan

same here. man what a friggin contract

Eat poop Mackenzie to fat (frank).
- Leafland

Ya no poop eh..

I always believed that guy.

No more.

Might still be cutting it close for Aetherial and Wedgie.
- 1979AD

Statler and Waldorf?

This must mean we have a pretty solid plan in place to entice him here. How exciting

Love how people think they're paying Babcock
- MCharisma91

The salary doesn't mean poop to MLSE. Imagine how much they'd be spending on the roster alone without a salary cap, even with revenue sharing.

I'm happy for you Leafs Fan's,I can see the excitement in Leafs land just the same way when the Oil won the lotto to choose McDavid
- AlEx_OiL

trade you babs for mcdavid?

I just logged on, any big news today?

Maybe not.

If the general narrative on Phil is that he has all the talent in the world but a bad work ethic, wouldn't the world's greatest coach be able to fix that?

Shouldn't we at least give it a year to see if it can be fixed?
- Atomic Wedgie

that will be up to Phil and Babcock. But I doubt that it takes a year to play out.

Someone's gotta run the powerplay. Boucher's got one of the best
- TheThrill

6 TAMPA BAY 20.5%
25 TAMPA BAY 15.2%
13 TAMPA BAY 19.0%

With Stamkos-St. Louis at their best. Looks like Leafs levels.

This must mean we have a pretty solid plan in place to entice him here. How exciting
- TonkaPhaneuf

EDIT...sorry, thought you said 'team' instead of 'plan'

So Babcock has an out clause after the 1st half of the season?

Maybe not.

If the general narrative on Phil is that he has all the talent in the world but a bad work ethic, wouldn't the world's greatest coach be able to fix that?

Shouldn't we at least give it a year to see if it can be fixed?
- Atomic Wedgie

Maybe if I just let him stay, give him this one last chance, he'll stop hitting me. It really seems like he's changed and he means it this time.

Then steph talks in his ear and you can see him bite his lip and shake his head.
- Lee Denault

Exactly, it was funny.

Steph wears the Wranglers on that show....

Is she Noodle's wife??

This must mean we have a pretty solid plan in place to entice him here. How exciting
- TonkaPhaneuf

Yeah. The plan is $50 million

Might still be cutting it close for Aetherial and Wedgie.
- 1979AD

Shut your stupid mouth, you SOB.

Aetherial isn't old.

This must mean we have a pretty solid plan in place to entice him here. How exciting
- TonkaPhaneuf

This is very exciting.... I take it no more tanks?