Great, Leafs win and TyTy gets a goal
- gforce

Babcock didn't really have him involved much in the offense; pretty much defeating the purpose of the whole trade. Odd utilization

Fresh off his dismissal from the Toronto Maple Leafs bench, ex-head coach Mike Babcock has come under fire as stories of his questionable treatment of certain players have begun to emerge.

It was one particular story that set social media ablaze over the weekend, as the Toronto Sun reported that Babcock “was alleged to have asked one of the Leafs’ rookies to list the players on the team from hardest-working to those who, in the eyes of the rookie, didn’t have a strong work ethic. The rookie did so, not wanting to upset his coach, but was taken aback when Babcock told the players who had been listed at the bottom.”

It was reported soon after that the rookie in question was Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner, who played his first season with the club in 2016-17.

lol...what a bizarre thing to do to a rookie...moron

Fresh off his dismissal from the Toronto Maple Leafs bench, ex-head coach Mike Babcock has come under fire as stories of his questionable treatment of certain players have begun to emerge.

It was one particular story that set social media ablaze over the weekend, as the Toronto Sun reported that Babcock “was alleged to have asked one of the Leafs’ rookies to list the players on the team from hardest-working to those who, in the eyes of the rookie, didn’t have a strong work ethic. The rookie did so, not wanting to upset his coach, but was taken aback when Babcock told the players who had been listed at the bottom.”

It was reported soon after that the rookie in question was Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner, who played his first season with the club in 2016-17.

lol...what a bizarre thing to do to a rookie...moron
- busher

wienerhead move. Wish they didn’t fire him

wienerhead move. Wish they didn’t fire him
- JEFF SPICOLI

me too...who knows what other poop he has done..looks like Calgary coach in a bit of trouble too; see below

The Calgary Flames have issued a statement in response to allegations made by former player Akim Aliu on social media against head coach Bill Peters.

On Monday night, Aliu alleged on Twitter that Peters had directed a racial slur towards him “several times” while the two were together in the AHL. Aliu played for Peters when he was head coach of the Rockford IceHogs, Chicago’s AHL affiliate, for five games in the 2008-09 season and 48 games in 2009-10. Aliu also appeared in 13 games for the ECHL’s Toledo Walleye in ’09-10.

In the series of tweets, Aliu didn’t mention Peters by name, but did refer to a “protégé” of Mike Babcock currently in Calgary. Peters served as Babcock’s assistant on Detroit’s bench for three years.

Sportsnet’s Eric Francis confirmed Flames GM Brad Treliving has been in contact with Aliu.

Two teammates from Rockford backing Aliu's allegations regarding Bill Peters.

from Lebrun...he is done I would think

To Arizona #Coyotes
F Taylor Hall (50% retained)
F Blake Speers

To New Jersey #Devils
F Nick Merkley
F Nathan Schnarr
D Kevin Bahl
2020 1st round pick
2021 conditional 3rd round pick

I am not familiar with the devils prospects

To Arizona #Coyotes
F Taylor Hall (50% retained)
F Blake Speers

To New Jersey #Devils
F Nick Merkley
F Nathan Schnarr
D Kevin Bahl
2020 1st round pick
2021 conditional 3rd round pick

I am not familiar with the devils prospects
- busher

Wow, Taylor Hall to the Desert for a bag of Richards.

Absolute fleecing IF the ‘Yotes are able to re-sign him. Jesus, even if they aren’t it’s still not bad. Makes you wonder why the Devils didn’t just wait until the deadline??

Wow, Taylor Hall to the Desert for a bag of Richards.

Absolute fleecing IF the ‘Yotes are able to re-sign him. Jesus, even if they aren’t it’s still not bad. Makes you wonder why the Devils didn’t just wait until the deadline??
- JEFF SPICOLI

Sure doesn't look like too much. Know nothing of those prospects, wonder if there's a Studnicka equivalent in there.
I have a hard time thinking they're going to pony up long term. I wouldn't want to give him 9 or 10 or whatever.

Kovalchuk officially available and would like to go to a contender. Is fine with league minimum $$.

I make that deal all day long if I’m Sweeney.

https://twitter.com/Brady.../1211459186778755072?s=19

Torts goes ballistic on refs and Toronto...lol

Kovy to Habs for remainder of the year...$700K....will be interesting to see how it goes

I guess Donnie didn't want to diminish Ritchie's or Heinen's 2nd line minutes.

So much for going to a contender.

2-way contract to boot ...

Literally zero risk.

But hey, maybe Ritchie will seize the opportunity

2 more goals for Kovalchuk last night

2 more goals for Kovalchuk last night
- JEFF SPICOLI

Yeah I don't get it, too much ability to pass on imo
Guess Donnie worried about the 200 feet, but with 46 and 13 as C's... I dunno.

At least Ritchie won't be filling that spot???

Yeah I don't get it, too much ability to pass on imo
Guess Donnie worried about the 200 feet, but with 46 and 13 as C's... I dunno.

At least Ritchie won't be filling that spot???
- gforce

Unless he’s recalled at some point

Which is why I was hoping he’d get claimed. Seems the rest of the league sees how useless he is too, though.

Kovalchuk with another goal last night, then scored in the shootout.

Could have been had for LESS $$ than the Bruins are saving by burying Backes.

Wake up, Donny.

Kovalchuk with another goal last night, then scored in the shootout.

Could have been had for LESS $$ than the Bruins are saving by burying Backes.

Wake up, Donny.
- JEFF SPICOLI

Maybe the Bruins can get him from Montreal for Urho and a first round pick?

https://www.tsn.ca/philad...r-investigation-1.1431416



I’d trade John Moore to Philadelphia for Gritty straight up.

https://www.tsn.ca/philadelphia-police-gritty-under-investigation-1.1431416



I’d trade John Moore to Philadelphia for Gritty straight up.
- JEFF SPICOLI

How about we just grab McQuaid all (frank)ing ready.
Sign him for the rest of the season., not going to break the bank and it will keep Pasta, Kruger, McAvoy from having to fight.

How about we just grab McQuaid all (frank)ing ready.
Sign him for the rest of the season., not going to break the bank and it will keep Pasta, Kruger, McAvoy from having to fight.
- Thornton22

I hear ya ... I would assuming that he still has legs and can hold his own. Donny must feel different for some reason. Or maybe it’s in the works and that’s why he was in Providence last night? Who knows ...

I hear ya ... I would assuming that he still has legs and can hold his own. Donny must feel different for some reason. Or maybe it’s in the works and that’s why he was in Providence last night? Who knows ...
- JEFF SPICOLI

i was curious too and just read he has been skating with Bruins on a unofficial basis...hasnt played all year, but would have been welcome in SCF if he could keep up...would loved to see him plow a few (frank)ers

i was curious too and just read he has been skating with Bruins on a unofficial basis...hasnt played all year, but would have been welcome in SCF if he could keep up...would loved to see him plow a few (frank)ers
- busher

He couldn’t possibly be any slower than Chara.

He couldn’t possibly be any slower than Chara.
- JEFF SPICOLI

Z has slowed but still very effective with his reach and positioning...I think he will play again next year

Z has slowed but still very effective with his reach and positioning...I think he will play again next year
- busher

Agreed. But he’s probably the slowest guy in the league at this point...