serge 904 Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Congratulations to former Maple Leaf Ron Francis on his new job as GM of the Carolina Hurricanes. well played Link to post Share on other sites
Fenxis 99 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I can't make up my mind on Bylsma. He was so sharp in his first couple years here, but hasn't really found the results lately, though I don't know how much of that is on him vs Shero or the players. I think he tends to rely on scrubs a tad too much, especially when they're leading like in the last game. This does a really good, simple job of explaining why that happens, and what leads to "score effects". http://blogs.thescor...-effects-exist/ Paul MacLean seems to have fallen in that trap (risk aversion) a lot this past year as well. Goal scored in the game? Let's be safe and stabilize the situation with Z.Smith/C.Neil/??. Even though they kinda suck. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Hey boys( and by boys I mean the Leaf fans) What do you guys think of the Babcock rumours? Is it possible he comes here...We open the vault on him...Different team though..He won with veterans in Detroit..Hall of famers...Would he want a team thats much younger... Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I would take a burnt potato over Carlyle at this point, so of course I would be extremely thrilled if we landed Babcock. His team was ravaged by injuries this year, and was probably weaker than the Leafs on paper at times, but was still a very good possession team at all times. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Why exactly is Babcock leaving the Red Wings in this scenario? Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 Why exactly is Babcock leaving the Red Wings in this scenario? He has one year left, but its probably time to move on , on his terms...Thats according to the rumours..Plus a boatload of money would entice him...According to the reports Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I would take a burnt potato over Carlyle at this point, LMAO, I dont why "burnt potato" of all things, but I love it. Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I feel like a lot of rumors get planted by Leafs media or something. Every year it's something. Nash, Tavares, etc. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted May 7, 2014 Author Share Posted May 7, 2014 I feel like a lot of rumors get planted by Leafs media or something. Every year it's something. Nash, Tavares, etc. Its awesome that you brought this up..I have a full chapter on this in my book... Link to post Share on other sites
MapleLeafpoker 1,462 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I feel like a lot of rumors get planted by Leafs media or something. Every year it's something. Nash, Tavares, etc. I'd say a lot of it also starts with the guys who really have NO insider info at all, like the HockeyBuzz/Eklund guys. Or just random forums like this one. Link to post Share on other sites
pezeveng 207 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Stamkos is next. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 Maybe PK Link to post Share on other sites
Babying 613 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Hopefully Tavares Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Sigh Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger · 29m Leafs meetings continue in Vegas. The fact Carlyle hasn't been fired to this point indicates he will back for another season on Leafs bench. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 Sigh Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger · 29m Leafs meetings continue in Vegas. The fact Carlyle hasn't been fired to this point indicates he will back for another season on Leafs bench. Good. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Dreger is just speculating. Carlyle will be fired. Serge, you don't have to take the contrarian position just for the sake of it. I don't think Carlyle can really be defended at this point with any reasonable argument. Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 in 1 hour, we are going to find out if our new president is an idiot AND if our team is doomed to fail next year. I'm actually nervous. Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 Dreger is just speculating. Carlyle will be fired. Serge, you don't have to take the contrarian position just for the sake of it. I don't think Carlyle can really be defended at this point with any reasonable argument. Apparently he can and he is. Just because the media and the fancy video game stat geeks don't like him. Doesn't mean it's right. He is a Stanley cup winner. A good coach. He had this team well in a playoff spot 68 games in to a season. Burnt potato baby!!! Link to post Share on other sites
serge 904 Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 in 1 hour, we are going to find out if our new president is an idiot AND if our team is doomed to fail next year. I'm actually nervous. I trust they will make the right decision. Either way Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 in 1 hour, we are going to find out if our new president is an idiot AND if our team is doomed to fail next year. I'm actually nervous. at least it's a great year to be bad Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Is it a coincidence that every good team in the league follows the "fancy video game stat Geek" model of thinking? and NHL seasons aren't 68 games long, unfortunately. 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Bob, unfortunately, the roster has too much talent to be Connor McDavid bad. Carlyle can only do so much. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Bruce Arthur @bruce_arthur · 50s If Randy Carlyle is coming back, then I'm just fascinated to see what it takes to get fired as the coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. This is the thing that is amazing to me. How can they possibly think that he deserves another year at the job ? Link to post Share on other sites
Dubey 1,035 Posted May 8, 2014 Share Posted May 8, 2014 Twitter buzz says he is coming back. I might cry. I'm still holding out hope. Link to post Share on other sites
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