Randy Carlyle relieved of his duties by Leafs

[13dangledangle 958]

OMG TORTS WOULD BE PERFECT IN TORONTO

I love torts too. He's just too much in Toronto and visa versa...... Who I think will end up at the helm is Paul Maclean, he was under Babs and at this point the closest thing they have to him until the end of the season, and this team needs a coach.

[frankgrimes 1,836]

Babs is going nowhere... He would be a fool too leave.

Ya know... since Dave Lewis and Paul MacLean aren't currently employed. That would be something strange IF they had interest in coming back.

Why would he be a fool ? The only two remaining stars on this team are on the wrong side of 30, the defense needed to be fixed since Godström retired. Other teams would be lining up with trucks full of money infront of his house

I know Edmonton sucks right now, but what if Bob Nicholson takes over, Katz offers a crazy amount of money and guarantee a bigger role in player decisions plus they draft McDavid ?

Then add Pittsburgh which is an absolute nobrainer coaching the best player in the game and one of the best in Malkin.

St. Louis ? If they fail I mean Pietrangelo, Backes, Tarasenko, Schwartz

I've just finished listening http://www.tsn.ca/video/leafs-lunch-shanahan-taking-control-1.176076 and they really believe adding a million on top of 4 million would be enough to make Iltich - IF Babs wants to stay - say no ? lamo how close minded is their memory do we really need to remind them, then the Wings did have a higher salarycup then the oh so rich Leafs? The Wings aren't the Ducks heck Mr. I would spend 200 Million if it means he can ice a winner, Bell and Rogers? I doubt it.

Torts for the laughs would be absolute gold can you imagine Feschuk, Cox and Simmonds versus Tortarella ? :*

sign me up for that sitcom I'll watch everyday I'll promise

Edited January 6, 2015 by frankgrimes

[KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 426]

Open your eyes. Look at the roster.

"I'm never worried about my own job security," said Nonis.

Maybe delusion extends beyond his perception of his players.

That's Hilarious from that link.

[frankgrimes 1,836]

Open your eyes. Look at the roster.

"I'm never worried about my own job security," said Nonis.

Maybe delusion extends beyond his perception of his players.

That's Hilarious from that link.

Well to be fair Nonis didn't build this team Burke brought in the core. Nonis brought in Clarkson, Komarov and Reilly

[KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 426]

I'm saying I think Babs would be foolish to leave for just anywhere... But the Leafs... Come on now. Would he really want to step into that.

[frankgrimes 1,836]

I'm saying I think Babs would be foolish to leave for just anywhere... But the Leafs... Come on now. Would he really want to step into that.

Especially since he is having this great relationship with Shanahan lol...

[derblaueClaus 1,668]

Puck Daddy took Nonis to task for building a terrible roster, in predictably hilarious fashion.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/dave-nonis-believes-in-the-abysmal-maple-leafs-he-s-built-163430531.html

Hilarious writing and much truth in this one. Any team that has Bozak and Phaneuf as their best players is in big trouble. And don't believe a second Babs is taking over this trainwreck especially with the Wings on the upswing. This team is his and Hollands work. He won't leave it right when this work over the last years starts to bear fruit.

I also don't think that any of the other Top-Coaches like McLean take over as long as Nonis is at the Helm. Shanahan has to restart this mess completely in my opinion.

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

Is there a professional athlete who looks less like a professional athlete than Kessel? (Baseball players excluded.)

I'll never forget seeing this pic and finding out that's Derek Roy, not a non-athlete buddy of Chelios's.

[frankgrimes 1,836]

I'll never forget seeing this pic and finding out that's Derek Roy, not a non-athlete buddy of Chelios's.

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I'm absolutely shocked that guy used to be in phenomenal shape how the f*** can a millionaire athlete be so lazy ?

It's unbelievable the Maple Leafs forums on HF and their official one are having 4 threads and one already over 40 pages just because a coach got fired this fanbase is really something else

[canadian wings fan 305]

haha man Cheli is a pimp

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

I'm absolutely shocked that guy used to be in phenomenal shape how the f*** can a millionaire athlete be so lazy ?

It's unbelievable the Maple Leafs forums on HF and their official one are having 4 threads and one already over 40 pages just because a coach got fired this fanbase is really something else

I think that pic is at least 5 years old.

I can't say I was surprised when Roy started the journeyman phase of his career if that's what he looked like 5+ years ago.

[frankgrimes 1,836]

that left babe hot chick

I think that pic is at least 5 years old.

I can't say I was surprised when Roy started the journeyman phase of his career if that's what he looked like 5+ years ago.

Just wow heck they should have enough money to built a nice home gym and let the personal trainers train them there there is absolutely no excuse for something like this. If I were a GM I'd waive the guy and tell him to either get in shape or his career with my team is done. Chara is like 38 and in phenomenal shape, Stallone 60 ! has still an athlete body so yeah just shocked.

Edited January 6, 2015 by frankgrimes

[Dabura 12,207]

WHY WOULDN'T MIKE BABCOCK WANT TO COACH THE LEAFS?

THINK OF THE POSSIBILITIES, MAN!

KESSEL! PHANUEF! ...CLARKSON!

I'M GETTING HARD JUST THINKING ABOUT IT!

[Jesusberg 1,256]

WHY WOULDN'T MIKE BABCOCK WANT TO COACH THE LEAFS?

THINK OF THE POSSIBILITIES, MAN!

KESSEL! PHANUEF! ...CLARKSON!

I'M GETTING HARD JUST THINKING ABOUT IT!

OK, but let's be serious for a second. Bozak, Winnik, Komarov and Polak would garner at least half a chub from Babs. #heavyonthepuck

[Dabura 12,207]

It amazes me how many people go from "Well, Babcock hasn't re-signed yet" to "Well, if he wanted to stay in Detroit, he would've re-signed by now. That he hasn't re-signed means something is wrong." E.J. Hradek just did it on NHL Live. I wanted to kick his fool ass.

Like, seriously. This is hard-line negotiation and a season-long ego trip for Babcock. He's absolutely loving everyone in Toronto lusting after him - but it doesn't mean he has any intention of going there. It's a bargaining tactic. He wants his money, and, ultimately, Mike Ilitch is going to give it to him. In the meantime, Babcock gets to be the (incredibly masculine) belle of the ball and feel "real good" about himself.

Babcock will re-sign with the Wings.

Or he'll go to Toronto.

[kipwinger 8,521]

I thought Babcock was going to go to Minnesota, because his wife's sister lives there with her boyfriend Jeff? Or was it Washington, because Brooks Orpik signed a rookie card for Lil' Mike Babcock? Or was it the Rangers, because Babs' is pretty close buddies with Ken Hitchcock, who used to dream of living the bohemian life in Greenwich Village as a twenty something?

[DatsyukianDekes 2,428]

I will start off by saying I absolutely hate the Leafs, but the media in Toronto is absolutely a disgrace. Two coaches have been fired, mind you Wilson was not that good but when does the organization look at the culture and makeup of the team? I mean signing Phaneuf last year to that contract has destroyed that franchise right now. 7 million / 8 years for him is not good. Gardiner looks terrible, they should have sold high on him. Kadri is a decent 2nd line center, but not a top end talent / shutdown guy, and he disappears alot. Lupul never plays, he's always injured. They have Clarkson at 5.5 million doing nothing.

Phil Kessel is absolutely blamed for everything that goes wrong by the fans and media, yet he is paid to score goals and that's exactly what he does. Kessel is a PPG player, sure might not be the best defensively but that's where others need to pickup and help him. JVR is not good defensively, and isn't close to as good on offense as Kessel but he never hears anything. Kessel is always being called "out of shape" or "doesn't compete enough" but people forget, he is a PPG player, and he plays in thef****** NHL! How can you not compete enough and be out of shape when you score 35+ goals a year, and score at a PPG every year in the NHL! Would love to see him play with Hank or Datsyuk, he might push 45+ and he's an underrated passer.

This video is absolutely ridiculous. What a dumb question, and an insult.

Edited January 7, 2015 by darkmanx

[Dabura 12,207]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/30-thoughts-who-will-coach-maple-leafs-next/

Everyone’s horny for “Bab-watch” again, but I lean to him staying in Detroit.

Elliotte Friedman remains A-OK in my book.

[Dabura 12,207]

Bonus Friedman, because why not:

That same exec on Dylan Larkin: “Some guys just fit perfectly with the identity of the team that drafts them. Larkin fits perfectly with the way Detroit plays…fast, skilled, not physical but very competitive.” Felt terrible when the goal that eliminated the Americans went off his stick. Larkin played great and deserved better.

[rick zombo 3,739]

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/30-thoughts-who-will-coach-maple-leafs-next/

Elliotte Friedman remains A-OK in my book.

It’s funny. When he was working the hallways and corridors pulling interviews I used to think he was the biggest schmuck on the CBC broadcast.

Now, when he’s at a table with Hrudey, Kypreos, and Strombo he’s obviously their best broadcast journalist.

[RedWingsRox 614]

If I was Babcock, would I want to work under Nonis as GM and Shanahan as President ... no.

[frankgrimes 1,836]

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I will start off by saying I absolutely hate the Leafs, but the media in Toronto is absolutely a disgrace. Two coaches have been fired, mind you Wilson was not that good but when does the organization look at the culture and makeup of the team? I mean signing Phaneuf last year to that contract has destroyed that franchise right now. 7 million / 8 years for him is not good. Gardiner looks terrible, they should have sold high on him. Kadri is a decent 2nd line center, but not a top end talent / shutdown guy, and he disappears alot. Lupul never plays, he's always injured. They have Clarkson at 5.5 million doing nothing.Phil Kessel is absolutely blamed for everything that goes wrong by the fans and media, yet he is paid to score goals and that's exactly what he does. Kessel is a PPG player, sure might not be the best defensively but that's where others need to pickup and help him. JVR is not good defensively, and isn't close to as good on offense as Kessel but he never hears anything. Kessel is always being called "out of shape" or "doesn't compete enough" but people forget, he is a PPG player, and he plays in thef****** NHL! How can you not compete enough and be out of shape when you score 35+ goals a year, and score at a PPG every year in the NHL! Would love to see him play with Hank or Datsyuk, he might push 45+ and he's an underrated passer.This video is absolutely ridiculous. What a dumb question, and an insult.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvpY3i-UcCg

That media is really something else, Kessel is by far their best player and yet is getting blamed for everything. How about asking Phaneuf, Lupul, Kadri or jvr such an insulting question and then have the balls to get defensive? Kessel handled that extremely well I would have told the reporters either Feschuk leaves the room now or the interview is over. Maybe he is out of shape, maybe his defensive game is lacking but guess what 35 goals + and by far the best player on the team so leave the kid alone! Not every player can do what the captain did If Babcock considers Toronto the media access would get limited and they'd focus on the things that count like winning games and putting in an effort every night. Let Mr. I talk like a GM handle the media stuff...If there's ever an article questioning why players don't want to play in Toronto guys like Feschuk should take a look in the mirror. Makes you appreciate the right lipped access for the Wings even more Edited January 7, 2015 by frankgrimes

[yztheman 29]

lol I knew the toronto media frenzy feeders would have us coming here to lol at their wishful trhinking, just saw a clip on tsn don't remember the guys cuz I am drinking and multitasking for one, and not that familiar with tsn crew mainly cuz I just do an occasional check of the website; but the main commentator made this point and I whole heartedly agree: Babs doesn't need another project, he has one with the wings, and that project is starting to bear fruit. My one disclaimer would be that in a world driven by pursuit of plunder, there may be a tipping point where the amount overcomes the feeling of "I've got enough". Hopefully management can get babs under wraps at season's end.

[Barrie 900]

There's no way Babcock is interested in the Leafs job. If Maurice, Wilson, and Carlyle couldn't win in Toronto, no one can, until they get serious about winning.

The Leafs need a complete overhaul from top to bottom. It's a 10 year project assuming everything goes right. First they'd need to get rid of the core they've put together, which will take 3-4 years. Then they'd need to bottom out for 3 years and draft well. 3 more years will be needed to have their draft picks play together and learn how to win.

That Kessel trade put the organization back 10 years, I said it when it happened. I still don't understand how Burke, with Seguin and Hall available in the upcoming draft, decided to trade two #1 draft picks and a 2nd for Kessel, instead of bottoming out and trying for one of those top prospects. One bad year, and you'd have your franchise player. Each year that trade looks worse and worse. Seguin, 22, is leading the league in goals and second in points, and Hamilton, 21, could become one of the top 10 Defenseman in the League.

And yet, Leafs fans still pay the most expensive prices in the League to watch that garbage.

[Barrie 900]

If I was Babcock, would I want to work under Nonis as GM and Shanahan as President ... no.

Right, there's no way Babcock goes to the Leafs. It's just typical Toronto media clueless garbage. Babs will either re-sign with the Wings or be given huge $ to go to a team ready to win a Championship. Babs won't waste 10 years of his life trying to gut and re-build the Leafs.