I had doubts about this team back in September 2019. Haven't seen anything since to change my mind.Last night was just plain embarrassing. When they got up 3-1 I thought "Finally!" At that point - briefly - I thought they were going to pour it on and bust out, let go of all their frustration and end up blitzing the Ducks like 7-1 or something. Instead? PFFFF! Where's the effort? Marner has been a disaster so far this season. And after his little temper tantrum for being benched for ONE shift (should have been sitting longer than that) at the very least he should lose the "A" on his sweater. No way he deserves to be in a position of leadership on this team.
The "Shana-plan" (remember that) was supposed to be about not just bringing in talent but creating a professional atmosphere where players would play with pride and work hard game in and game out win or lose. That's part of why Lamoriello and Babcock were brought in. Were they perfect? No - but they helped establish a culture where the team did work hard. And it ended when Shanahan replaced Lou with Dubas. He's like a kid who I think idolizes his players (especially "the core") and instead of demanding hard work and accountability expects nothing - even gave them the player-friendly coach they wanted when they decided they could quit on Babcock (because he was mean to poor Mitch) and get him fired.
This is a guy who needs attention and affirmation. Maybe he has low self-esteem.Dart waited 3 years to pull this out like he's a prophet.
Yeah, but when did the Leafs even get past Round 1 in the playoffs?- regular season has become in sports as prep for playoffs - do just enough to get in the playoffs and then the real season begins.
1967.Yeah, but when did the Leafs even get past Round 1 in the playoffs?
‘Better chance that they lose the next five games and need to figure it out again.It looks like the Leafs have it figured out. They should lose no more than 5 more games this year.