Reminds me of last year when horachek took over and everyone was Bragging in up the leafs corsi for the first 7 games even though it was the worst I've seen them play in years.
- HealthyScratch6

He destroyed the team's offence in the process.

He's 25 years old, still developing. I think he'd do well under Babcock...as it stands right now, he'd be in our top 4. For a 3rd rounder, on an expiring contract...virtually no risk...I'd do it.
- ThePresident

You're not developing if you have no talent. 25 or 35.

sorry I meant peter horachek.
- vermie22

fair enough....


but he sucks as a coach, regardless of the team on the ice.

the leafs had 7 players in the Lineup last night that were on the team when RC was coach. 2/3 of the team is different.
- senstroll

Yes last night was different but the core of the team will be the same this year:

JVR
Bozak
Kadri
Holland
Phaneuf
Bernier
Komarov
Robidas
Polak
Lupul
Reilly
Gardiner

It's just not a sustain pressure on the forecheck group. Too small and too soft and not particularly fast like the Montreal smurfs.

They are holding back Nylander and Brown etc. not because they want them to develop, but because they want to lose and be in the lottery again, even with lower odds on Matthews another top 5 pick is in the plan. Pain is good.

You're not developing if you have no talent. 25 or 35.
- RogerRoeper

Leafs want to add skill, speed, puck possession team..... The answer? Go get the least skilled slowest players possible

You're not developing if you have no talent. 25 or 35.
- RogerRoeper

guy is going into his 8th year...

Leafs want to add skill, speed, puck possession team..... The answer? Go get the least skilled slowest players possible
- burn

there is no answer at the NHL level because those players are rarely available. and when they are, they cost an absolute fortune (Brandon Saad)

guy is going into his 8th year...
- DoubleDown

Can't judge a dman until 300 games or some crap...


He's at almost 500 games.

Yes he was, and it's not surprised that eichel beat him. Jack is a fantastic skater and Browns biggest knock has been his skating.


He was referring to the Garth blog (I think)
- burn

Disagree. He was actually moving backwards as Eichel picks up the puck. Either way, it is not a race. No contest.

I expect a better showing this weekend vs the Detroit.
- zazzle

I don't. It'd be nice, but in no way do I expect it

Can't judge a dman until 300 games or some crap...


He's at almost 500 games.
- burn

and doesn't he struggle for ice time on an absolutely terrible defence?

and doesn't he struggle for ice time on an absolutely terrible defence?
- DoubleDown

The HUMAN ERASER!!!!


Those were the days.

there is no answer at the NHL level because those players are rarely available. and when they are, they cost an absolute fortune (Brandon Saad)
- DoubleDown

Oh I'm not saying it's easy, or that they need to get players that fit all those criteria..... Saying that they are looking for those types. If they looking for those guys then they aren't looking to add slow, low skill guys.

and doesn't he struggle for ice time on an absolutely terrible defence?
- DoubleDown

Yes.

The HUMAN ERASER!!!!


Those were the days.
- Pecafan Fan

Corsi (frank)ing ruined guys like Schenn

Disagree. He was actually moving backwards as Eichel picks up the puck. Either way, it is not a race. No contest.
- bixll

He was standing still waiting for the lupul (terrible) pass. He had to turn and start skating and eichel was already off and accepted the pass mid stride.

morning

The HUMAN ERASER!!!!


Those were the days.
- Pecafan Fan

was that not a prediction about his career?

I don't. It'd be nice, but in no way do I expect it
- walshyleafsfan

I'm not sure how one could expect more on the weekend. What have they shown to make you think they would be better coming up?

He was standing still waiting for the lupul (terrible) pass. He had to turn and start skating and eichel was already off and accepted the pass mid stride.
- burn

Ya, OK, Not standing still.....Eichel is by far faster. It would not matter if his skates were untied.

I'm not sure how one could expect more on the weekend. What have they shown to make you think they would be better coming up?
- burn

Exactly. They are going to be God awful all season, and it's the happiest I've been in a long time about the direction

was that not a prediction about his career?
- Dozzer

Glucker could tell us.

I'm not sure how one could expect more on the weekend. What have they shown to make you think they would be better coming up?
- burn

They hired Babcock.

They hired Babcock.
- Pecafan Fan

Yadda yadda "polish a turd" yadda yadda

Ya, OK, Not standing still.....Eichel is by far faster. It would not matter if his skates were untied.
- bixll

Yes he's much faster, no question.