The notion of Babcock not being a "developmental coach" is pretty difficult to measure. We don't hear the dialogue between coach and players. We mostly don't see what goes on in his practices and his off-ice methods. Tough to say.

I think he's been pretty solid so far with the way he has slowly allowed our younger players to play more of a difficult role, while also putting them in a position to succeed.

Look at the way he has handled Kadri. Matthews just has a HUGE level of ambition, and Babcock is progressively appropriating his ice-time and match-ups with first line opposition players.

Impressive stuff.
Patsy>UG
- 21peter

thank you,

In hindsight whats worse?
Hall for Larsson or Kessel for Seguin and Hamilton?
- PatC80

In all fairness, Seguin for Kessel isnt that awful. I never like when people put the draft pick in as a player, that would assume that Burke and co. would have actually drafted Hamiltoin, which based on their track record I truly doubt.

For what it's worth, and I'm speaking as someone coaching managers pretty much every day, going out of his way to go and talk with Matthews and exchange visions and thoughts is a very, very good thing.

Matthews will be fine. So will Babcock.

In all fairness, Seguin for Kessel isnt that awful. I never like when people put the draft pick in as a player, that would assume that Burke and co. would have actually drafted Hamiltoin, which based on their track record I truly doubt.
- Archaic

true, for all we know, Burke would have drafted Duncan Siemens instead. Let's position it another way, would you have traded a 2nd overall pick and a 9th overall pick for Kessel?

true, for all we know, Burke would have drafted Duncan Siemens instead. Let's position it another way, would you have traded a 2nd overall pick and a 9th overall pick for Kessel?
- PatC80

We're actually talking about the 2 first and a 2nd for Kessel trade?

Is it my birthday?

For what it's worth, and I'm speaking as someone coaching managers pretty much every day, going out of his way to go and talk with Matthews and exchange visions and thoughts is a very, very good thing.

Matthews will be fine. So will Babcock.
- Scabeh

I think so too; Matthews probably wants more responsibility, and I think he deserves it; I wouldn't be surprised if Matthews gets some time on the PK next season.
Also, give him the C now. At this point, it's a formality. We all know he will get it.

We're actually talking about the 2 first and a 2nd for Kessel trade?

Is it my birthday?
- Scabeh

We can talk about Bergy trades if you want

WHC is so bizarre.

Finland loses to Denmark and Germany, and wins against Canada and the USA.

wtf.

We're actually talking about the 2 first and a 2nd for Kessel trade?

Is it my birthday?
- Scabeh

We've moved past the Carey Price for Bobby Ryan trade rumours.

For what it's worth, and I'm speaking as someone coaching managers pretty much every day, going out of his way to go and talk with Matthews and exchange visions and thoughts is a very, very good thing.

Matthews will be fine. So will Babcock.
- Scabeh

Yeah but... What if Shanahan sent him?

I think so too; Matthews probably wants more responsibility, and I think he deserves it; I wouldn't be surprised if Matthews gets some time on the PK next season.
Also, give him the C now. At this point, it's a formality. We all know he will get it.
- PatC80

YES! He is pretty mature for his age (from what I can tell).

A little consistency with the letters is exactly what we need. Let him grow into the role knowing the C isn't going anywhere.

Yeah but... What if Shanahan sent him?
- bobbyisno1

Doesn't matter. As long as he did it and did it well.

Babcock is a pro god dammit, I doubt he'd half ass that assignement and did it sincerely.

We can talk about Bergy trades if you want
- buddzy

Hey, I didn't start this. You guys did.

All on your own.

WHC is so bizarre.

Finland loses to Denmark and Germany, and wins against Canada and the USA.

wtf.
- TheMussel

Well Canada was only short handed half the game, so there is that.

Doesn't matter. As long as he did it and did it well.

Babcock is a pro god dammit, I doubt he'd half ass that assignement and did it sincerely.
- Scabeh

Babs knows his relationship with Matthews is super important to the culture of the team.

Head coach for 5 more years ------ Captain of our dynasty for the foreseeable future.

They should be tighter than a virgin.

Hey, I didn't start this. You guys did.

All on your own.
- Scabeh

Only because it's your birthday.

Doesn't matter. As long as he did it and did it well.

Babcock is a pro god dammit, I doubt he'd half ass that assignement and did it sincerely.
- Scabeh

Babcock is a pro god dammit....

Babcock is a pro god dammit....
- bobbyisno1

Well he is!

Only because it's your birthday.
- buddzy

It's not tough. I was born on christmas day.

It's not tough. I was born on christmas day.
- Scabeh

The shame Jesus must feel sharing a birthday with you...

The shame Jesus must feel sharing a birthday with you...
- TheMussel

The shame Jesus must feel sharing a birthday with you...
- TheMussel

Yeah well I'm alive and he's been dead for nearly 2000 years.

I win!

Just found out I won tickets to game 1 - Marlies & Phantoms

Second time i've won tickets to Marlies playoffs this season. Those random MLSE email contests for the Marlies actually give you a high chance of winning.

Just found out I won tickets to game 1 - Marlies & Phantoms

Second time i've won tickets to Marlies playoffs this season. Those random MLSE email contests for the Marlies actually give you a high chance of winning.
- buddzy

Grats man! Should be fun.