azzurri63
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Just on another site and all kinds of bashing regarding some of the Leafs especially Nylander after last night. My question to all of you is how long do we wait before something changes?
Some on here think everything will be fine. Need more time with the new guys, injuries etc.
I don't think so. Same crap is going on now that was happening in year one of Babcock's tenure.
I have been very critical of his coaching but I think Dubas has failed in some of his duties and has handcuffed himself with the ridiculous contracts he handed out and not addressing areas of concern.
I was very critical of the Nylander signing as he held out and for me when I guy holds out then ship him out. Got exactly what he wanted after sitting 2 months.
The other 2 signings with Mitch and Auston again overpayment and not even full terms.
Both contracts look horrible at the moment the way they are playing.
Yes I'm sure some of you will bash me with Mitch is in top 10 in scoring, Auston has 11 goals blah blah blah.
Truth of the matter is they haven't played to their capabilities and far too many nights off.
I'm actually starting to question Auston's commitment and drive. Kid has all the tools and talent but doesn't bring it each and every shift or night for that matter.
Have these guys given up on Babcock?
I personally think so.
So again the question is how long do we keep plugging away with Babcock behind the bench?
Or get rid of some of these guys and change the makeup of this team.
Some of you will disagree with me but new faces or not, injuries included I don't see a whole hell of a lot changing and longer Dubas waits the worse it's going to be.
Team was ranked second behind TB to win it all.
Yes TB is struggling but I think they will turn it around.
I don't think the Leafs will not to the point of being a top team.
They struggled in the second half last year to the point of almost being a wild card team.
Not much difference from missing the playoffs.
We shouldn't even be discussing this as I have said before we have so much more talent than 90% of the league but we struggle.
Shanny and Dubas need to do something and soon but if we are in this same situation come Christmas going to be a struggle I think to get into the playoffs and that would be an epic fail as I have said before.
Get rid of Babcock and see what happens and if the effort isn't there then get rid of some of these floaters and get some guys with some grit and play hard on a nightly basis.
Some on here think everything will be fine. Need more time with the new guys, injuries etc.
I don't think so. Same crap is going on now that was happening in year one of Babcock's tenure.
I have been very critical of his coaching but I think Dubas has failed in some of his duties and has handcuffed himself with the ridiculous contracts he handed out and not addressing areas of concern.
I was very critical of the Nylander signing as he held out and for me when I guy holds out then ship him out. Got exactly what he wanted after sitting 2 months.
The other 2 signings with Mitch and Auston again overpayment and not even full terms.
Both contracts look horrible at the moment the way they are playing.
Yes I'm sure some of you will bash me with Mitch is in top 10 in scoring, Auston has 11 goals blah blah blah.
Truth of the matter is they haven't played to their capabilities and far too many nights off.
I'm actually starting to question Auston's commitment and drive. Kid has all the tools and talent but doesn't bring it each and every shift or night for that matter.
Have these guys given up on Babcock?
I personally think so.
So again the question is how long do we keep plugging away with Babcock behind the bench?
Or get rid of some of these guys and change the makeup of this team.
Some of you will disagree with me but new faces or not, injuries included I don't see a whole hell of a lot changing and longer Dubas waits the worse it's going to be.
Team was ranked second behind TB to win it all.
Yes TB is struggling but I think they will turn it around.
I don't think the Leafs will not to the point of being a top team.
They struggled in the second half last year to the point of almost being a wild card team.
Not much difference from missing the playoffs.
We shouldn't even be discussing this as I have said before we have so much more talent than 90% of the league but we struggle.
Shanny and Dubas need to do something and soon but if we are in this same situation come Christmas going to be a struggle I think to get into the playoffs and that would be an epic fail as I have said before.
Get rid of Babcock and see what happens and if the effort isn't there then get rid of some of these floaters and get some guys with some grit and play hard on a nightly basis.