LFR13 - Game 20 - If - Tor 4, NYI 5

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[@BarrowsBOY]

Don't let this quality LFR distract you from the fact Hat Guy still hasn't gotten his LFR.

[@broskiproductions49]

#HatGuyGate

[@paddlepotion]

Don't worry... Game 7 is only a few months away.

[@taylorhandleton1062]

And Adam never ate a ghost pepper

[@OffTheCrossbar]

@@taylorhandleton1062 yeah he ate the ghost Pepper on the live Podcast episode

[@taylorhandleton1062]

@@OffTheCrossbar yeah in the same way you eat a vitamin or a beer 👀

[@mizzocooks]

This is the best most real and factual LFR you’ve put out all season. And yes I’m bored and fed up

[@brendanroe8604]

Agreed.

[@BigH0mie89]

I’m bored, fed up, and down right embarrassed. First thing on the list: Fire the coach Second thing on the list: Hire someone who’s going to play the better players more.

[@AscendedXSaiyan]

First thing on the list: Give an actual fuck Second thing on the list: Fire the coach

[@AnAceism]

you need to be able to roll 4 lines in todays NHL , playing the better players more like you put it does not work, first on your list could just as easily be fire GM.

[@bjorn7100]

"I was talking about your mustache" hahaha didn't see that one coming!

[@marz0322]

Don’t trash the Stache man

[@AscendedXSaiyan]

@@marz0322 Nah you trash the stache when it's just that...trash

[@zachpayne4336]

Step 1: Upper management needs to be more hands off, if the rumour that Dubas was not allowed to fire babcock is true, that is a joke. Step 2: fire Babcock, we all know it is time to give Sheldon Keefe a chance to coach in the NHL. Step 3: get Cody Ceci out of my life. Put him on waivers, trade him for a conditional 7th I don’t care but get him out Step 4: now that Ceci is gone call Sandin back up to play with Holl on the 3rd pair and hopefully a new coach gives him more than 12 minutes a game Step 5: Reduce Riellys minutes. He will be burnt out playing 25+ a game

[@biffisgreat]

I like all of this

[@Blazecfc]

Especially when it’s proven that sandin can play 30 minutes and still look fresh there’s no reason to trot Rielly out there for 25+ minutes especially with ceci what the fuck

[@Ruddskies]

I like this, I say trade a couple bottom 6 forwards for a decent back up maybe. call up Marchment and Harper for much need grit. we dealt all our grit and we have Hyman and that's it, that's embarrassing

[@sstamperr]

[Everybody liked that]

[@Mjot101]

Carl S if you don’t like ceci, you definitely won’t like Harper

[@LegendOfZenith]

Here's my feelings on this whole team. Before I get into it, I want to mention that I have a full-time Monday to Friday job. I'm a streamer for about 4-5 evenings a week which helps pays my bills. But during hockey season, I cut down those streams because I love this sport and my Leafs. But nearly every single game has been boring or incredibly frustrating for me because I am sacrificing too many of my evenings watching a team that is no longer fun to watch. Literally the only game that was fun for me was when we beat the Bruins in OT. Literally every bit of decision making of this organization has left a sour feeling in my mouth. From special teams, defensive and offensive positioning, discipline, how players like Spezza is being treated, how Holl was treated last year and is arguably our best Dman this year, and the fact that none of the coaches or GM's see the same issues that everyone can see. I get the fact why Dubas defended Ceci's play. But this old, stubborn, non-rational fire wagon thinking on this team is excruciating and making hockey no fun to watch this year. Especially when I'm giving up something I enjoy to do so. I don't expect this team to just turn things around magically. We're at the quarter mark of the season. Ceci is still getting way too many minutes for someone who is the last person in the arena to know where the puck is every night (and still randomly goes on adventure leaving us exposed defensively). The same stars are disappearing in our own zone. Our powerplay still looks the same; immobile and predictable (Trying Barrie on the 1st PP is heresy in Babcock's books). Petan and Spezza are never given a reward for having a good game. We're still lazily not getting pucks deep our out of our own zone resulting in the other team adjusting and gaining possession. And nobody in Leafs management seems to see that there is something REALLY fundamentally wrong with the coaching and the system. I'm not having fun and I don't think I'll be sacrificing as many of my evenings to watch an organization that has just gone off the rails until they make a drastic change. Either they learn that the Cody Ceci experiment is clearly not working or they realize that the even bigger problem is that the highest paid coach in hockey is getting outclassed every night and refuses to change anything. Other teams adjust and devise new strategies when things don't work. "Going smooth and steady on the rudder" just yells the definition of insanity to me; Doing the exact same thing over and over, expecting different results. Thank you to whomever reads me yelling into the abyss.

[@tobiasgaust]

"The Buffalo Sabres are the Buffalo Sabres!" HA!

[@adamg6849]

Thanks Steve - I was there and way more tame this time around but we still had some fun at Johns expense. You are one of if not my favorite people in hockey outside anything NY Islanders - keep doing what you do. Wish we had someone like you here. Next time - we have to get you out to the Coli to witness the fun in person. You are as straight forward and honest a fan as anyone can ask for. Well done!!!

[@Hockeyhobo89]

Why is this team only good in the final 2 minutes?

[@johnb1877]

Maybe in practise Leafs play with the net empty and work harder in practise.

[@iamgrooters4326]

they need to play like the last two minutes the rest of the game

[@calvinperry230]

It's when Babcock lets the stars be stars.

[@natejm]

Load management mostly.

[@AscendedXSaiyan]

Cause they just don't care?

[@danielgerecht]

I've avoided watching the LFR's up to now. I'm glad I watched this. I dont feel so alone.

[@LordCrota]

Steve a month ago: The leafs will win the cup Steve now: Do you actually think they will do anything The leafs: Am I a joke to you

[@sam93931]

angry steve is the best steve!! I kinda wish the leafs to do good, cause you,re awesome.. But man, your videos are so much better when they aren't xD

[@ClayClaydol]

Has Mr.Stubborn ever held HIMSELF accountable? If he did, he would've been watching every game this year with the healthy scratches.

[@matthewvalyo1859]

The Isles only played about 20 minutes of their style the whole game, and the leafs had no answer. As far as fixing the leafs, the problem is the white elephant in the room- They have no real cap space to bring in the kind of defensive players they need since their money is tied up in basically 4 guys. As an aside- I'm an Isles fan and love your vids. You make listening to honest hockey analysis fun. And the Victory Puppies rock! Great work with Easter Seals.

[@ringtone_rhythm]

Wings fan here looking back on Babcock's tenure in Detroit... I'm thinking it's the players in front of him that made him look good. Like... How do you NOT perform well with Lidstrom, Datsyuk, Zetterberg, Holmstrom, Franzen, Rafalski, Osgood, and even more.

[@trentthurow5696]

The one time I thought he really stood out as a great coach was the 2012-13 playoffs. That team had no business making the playoffs let alone winning a round and taking Chi to 7 games. That team didn’t have a ton of skill but had a lot of unheralded guys that worked hard which I honestly think he likes better than super skilled players that he can’t seem to motivate.

[@ringtone_rhythm]

@@trentthurow5696 Great point.

[@johnb1877]

Adel, You are right Babcock is overrated.Babcock treated Modano in Detroit like dog shit the same way he is treating Spezza.Did Babcock have a tough guy with Red Wings.

[@trentthurow5696]

Babcock had McCarty for about 20 games, Jordin Tootoo was there for a little bit until Babs banished him to the press box for no reason. I suppose you could say Todd Bertuzzi but at that time he was old and didn’t really fight that much.

[@JJ-fg2wd]

@@trentthurow5696 oh and Aaron Downey. I will always love Downey for feeding Ian Laperrierre his lunch after Laperriere hit Lidstrom from behind.

[@jacrispymcrib9992]

To fix the team: Hire DJ Smith as head coach. All I know is that the Senators suck soooo bad, but every night they go out there and play like their butts are on fire. The senators play like they want to be there. The Leafs play like they’re at work.

[@dghvdhfhhb6405]

Facts they got their money’s now they ain’t showing up & putting their full effort they treat it as work

[@sensfan7550]

How do the Sens suck when they won 8 of 14 games lol. Who cares about their roster

[@WilliamStewart1]

@@sensfan7550 Because they do this isn't news, just like the Islanders. The difference is their players are actually trying and thier coaches are coaching well.

[@TheogRahoomie]

Ottawa has something to prove every night. The leafs play like they are a shew in for the playoffs and teams will let them walk right over them. And then they get scored on a chase the other team for the rest of the game.

[@drivethru6155]

DJ holds the team to an incredibly high standard and he isn't afraid of setting aside the pride of Bobby Ryan to make sure the hardest working players are on the ice every night. I assume that's what maybe Leafs fans are looking for, a display that their team is slaving away like the Sens or the Islanders. If Toronto worked their butts off like the Isles they would have the same record as them I don't doubt

[@Carmen_Ragusa]

Leafs were doing good till you said they were going to win the cup this year lmao

[@mjnorman9824]

Leafs fans get so hilariously arrogant at the drop of a hat, poor Steve too.

[@AscendedXSaiyan]

Nah the Leafs turn started when Dubas uttered his idiotic "We can & we will" You can't...and you won't

[@MarkMark0000]

@@AscendedXSaiyan um do you even know the rest of the context of that quote? 🤨

[@AscendedXSaiyan]

@@MarkMark0000 I do.

[@MarkMark0000]

@@AscendedXSaiyan well you completely took it out of context ...

[@ptoedits5644]

As an Isles fan. I used to hate the Leafs but now I just feel bad

[@dennissmith8031]

Don't feel bad. When Tavares signed with the Leafs, most of their fans were mocking our pain, throwing dirt on us and dancing on our graves.

[@peterparkerthegod]

Doesnt look like babcock gives a shit which has passed down to some players i think

[@brockanthony1659]

no kidding spidey

[@blakenutz0098]

Peter Parker he plays the point like as in ot not the competition

[@ryans413]

Or the players don’t give a dam about Babcock

[@justshrug]

You pretty much summed up my Leaf mindset for the last month and a half in one video. Don't even want to waste my time watching them anymore BOOORRRIINNNGG (The team.. Not you.. you make quality content)

[@VED34]

imagine playing hyman more than your two best players....after over 200 days recovering.......but dermy has to be eased back in.........LOGIC

[@trentthurow5696]

If Dubas gets Luke Glendening like Babcock has always wanted, watch him become your number one center.

[@dghvdhfhhb6405]

That’s the problem this team does need more grit forwards but once they get that then Babcock would over play the heck out of them. We need those type of players on our 3rd & 4th lines, It works like this the first 2 lines are your skilled guys then 3rd & 4th line gritty guys. But Babs doesn’t understand as he thinks everyone on the team should be full of Hyman’s or something. Remember when we did have gritty fowards with Babs like Komarov & Polak? Remember he over play the crap out of them?? The coaching is more of the problem then the GM here tbh even though I think both are problems, That’s what happens when both are not on the same page it’s a recipe for disaster

[@VED34]

Dghvd hfhhb exactly, so most of the teams issues all come back to babcock...how convenient

[@TheMattG2]

One of the best videos in recent memory. Thank you, Steve!

[@tykarsten7735]

Does anyone else find themselves shutting the TV off with time still left in the game going ..screw it this team isn't coming back.. Miss the effort, starting on time and the speed we had to try and make the game enjoyable to watch..

[@tykarsten7735]

@jon yeah it really is sad.. Need a change

[@tykarsten7735]

@Preston Ruttan Yeah it's been a rough season.. With what I feel is a better team than last year to idk we need a chage.

[@Ruddskies]

last two games I turned it off after the first period. I can't even do it to myself anymore, it was easier to watch when Leo Komorov was their leading point scorer

[@tykarsten7735]

@@Ruddskies I just miss having a little grit.. That last game against the Islanders we just got owned, I would have loved one player to start a fight after all the big hits the Islanders had on us.. We look rusty, not good for 20 games in. Be nice to see are top two lines with more minutes.. Also when where down in the third to see are "top" performers be thrown together and see if they can do something. In the third there is no reason are bottom two lines can't sit.. Ceci needs to be thrown down to the bottom D pairing, Dermot with Muz and Mo with Barrie. Babs isn't seeing the problem we've got.. Tbh I'd rather Spezza than the Goat to.. But Babs just doesn't see it.. Truly sad the potential we have but it's being wasted..

[@bryant6269]

I have reached the point (unbelievable) of turning the channel after the first opposing teams goal . Sad... very sad..

[@ThisIsSparta300]

Been refreshing this page all day

[@JamesWFisher22]

Lol just went to TSN Leafs page after watching this and saw near the top of the page "Dreger: Leafs nowhere close to firing Mike Babcock" lol RIP TML 2019/2020

[@roberttrifts2737]

After watching - well - *hundreds* of your LFR vids Steve, I like this one the most. It's timely. It's honest. It's correct. It's from the heart of a fan. And you are NOT WRONG. Not at all. We all know it; we all feel it. From balls to bones. I don't know how to fix this team. But at this point, I am expecting the Leafs to nosedive throughout the remainder of November. From contender to in the mix for a lottery pick in one summer. Holy smokes!

[@Taco1011]

Barrie was frustrating in Colorado sometimes. But man. I was really hoping he’d be better than what he has been this season. He just isn’t used to being on a new team. The brand of Defense he was expected to play in Colorado just isn’t compatible with the system he’s been dealing with in Toronto. I genuinely think it’s a coaching issue here. What they do to remedy that problem is up to Leafs management.

[@hens15]

I can see Tyson going back to Colorado as a ufa since we know he doesn't like it here

[@BlueandGreenIceQueen]

Where you are right now is where I was as a die hard Canucks fan. Until last season and the current season, we played boring hockey, like drab, lousy, boooooooring hockey. I think I agree that maybe a coaching change is in order. Some coaching systems just don't work with this team as it did with another team. Every team's energy and chemistry is different and you gotta find a coach that vibes with the that energy. They have to find a coach they want to play for, but put some bloody effort in for the fans as well. I wish you sunnier days in your Leaf's nation.

[@matthewharwood2989]

100% on point. I'm tired of this team. No one in the organization seems to care.

[@ryancoates665]

Did we all forget mike Babcock telling us there will be pain?? Recall how many times the caps went for the cup.. chill we are still young

[@rohinkartik-narayan7535]

"To YOU, Leafs fans watching this..." Me, a Blackhawks fan, watching this :/\

[@FuzzyFruits]

Same lmao!

[@shakukon-to]

ha, same

[@zodiac5375]

Same lol

[@AlexTheOilersFan]

Oilers fan here lol

[@sensfan7550]

Sens fan

[@cousinpatsey2471]

"The Buffalo Sabers are the Buffalo Sabres" Damn dude. You did em like that.

[@shanefisher3694]

Stevedangle needs to apply for Don Cherrys job on coach's corner.

[@WilliamStewart1]

No that show needs to die off like it deserves. Them firing Don for nothing = a big ol' fuck them.

[@WellHungDaddy]

Soy corner

[@BrowneyedGirlmjd]

I hope the Leafs are happy now. They took a perfectly sane and loyal fan, one could argue their biggest fan, and pushed him over the abyss.

[@PoolKid75]

I was bored and fed up weeks ago.

[@x10cobra]

As a habs fan this channel brings me so much joy haha 😁

[@1989ericdeboer]

After the first loss to the habs I thought this might be a good wakeup for the players. Get the hard knocks out in the first week or two. Now I'm wondering if they even know what game they're playing.

[@xnbomb]

I do agree. What we all want to see is some kind of progress. For things to move in a positive direction over time. For the team to seem to get better and correct its deficiencies and improve its performance. If that is happening, it is hard to tell. For the moment , it sure looks like the 2016-17 and 2017-18 Leafs were better teams than the 2018-19 and 2019-20 teams. They were certainly more fun to watch, and more consistent. There was a time when the goals were coming so fast, it was hard to believe. When the power play was a lock. It wasn't a question of whether or not they would score, but how fast. That is becoming a distant memory. The thing that scares me is the Leafs are not getting any better defensively, but the offense is getting worse. And now that we have come to this moment in time, when the Leafs are going to throw Kasimir Kaskisuo right in the deep end on Saturday night because they really have no other reasonable options, this must be written: The one inarguable error that Kyle Dubas has made so far was choosing to keep Garret Sparks over Curtis McElhinney. I think he let the fact that the Leafs' organization develop Sparks distract him from a basic truth: A great AHL goaltender is not guaranteed to be even an adequate NHL goaltender. And even if McElhinney's approach was not modern or even technically sound, it worked. The guy was able to play games so Freddy didn't have to, and the Leafs were able to win those games. I sure would love to have him on our roster for the $1.3M that Tampa is paying him. But, remember this: We put him on waivers. That is how expendable we deemed what is now an apparently irreplaceable commodity, an effective backup goalie that the Leafs could actually afford. It was a blunder. And now, the Leafs may just compound it by tossing a developing goaltender into a situation where he cannot succeed. I sure hope the team shows up on Saturday, if for his sake alone.

[@Em-fz6eb]

every year for the leafs is always "next year," and it's so frustrating to see such an expensive and good-on-paper team play like this time and time again and always say "well we have to do better" AND THEN.... JUST... NOT CHANGE????????????

[@HeyStripes]

#1. whatever Coach (Keefe or otherwise) they put behind the bench to replace Babcock will want to keep that job, and therefore will play the horses to make sure that the wins start rolling in. They will play the team in a manner suiting the players that Dubas has assembled. #2. I was listening to an Overdrive (TSN) interview with Bryan Berard and he was talking about Pat Quinn. Bryan said "Pat would just open the gate and let us out there" and that's why they were so good. They had a lot of skill and the players just figured it out. I believe the few wins that the Leafs have so far this season are IN SPITE of Babcock.. not BECAUSE of Babcock. ps. do we really think that Spezza can't still get 8-10 goals / 20-25pts? Keep him in the lineup!

[@a.realperson]

Your mustache is beautiful Steve dont let anyone tell you different

[@AscendedXSaiyan]

What mustache?

[@janetneal4210]

I love watching you even though I’m an Avs fan! Love Kadri btw. Tyson Barrie had Nathan MacKinnon feeding him awesome assists for his slap shots from the point. He needs to be utilized on the power play!

[@nenorodisho1767]

Mike babcock: so boys you want to win games? Leafs: nah :Mike babcock: welp time to look for other jobs

[@UzumakiNaruto_]

Bring back the 2016-2017 team. The one that's less talented on paper and wasn't expected to make the playoffs, but they fought hard every single night and made hockey exciting for Leafs fans for the first time in years and they squeaked in and gave the fans a fun series against the Caps.

[@riseofsoftware528]

I am a habs fan and I am not bored and fed up! Good Video!

[@hockey_all_star5895]

THE EMPTY NET GOAL WAS THE GAME WINNER, THAT SHOULDNT HAPPEN

[@kobyschechter8163]

Well it did

[@hockey_all_star5895]

Koby Schechter AND IT SHOULDN’T HAVE

[@kobyschechter8163]

Hockey_All_Star5 Geez y’all are salty

[@hockey_all_star5895]

Koby Schechter your wrong bro, I’m mad at my team because of the mistake they made, YOU are salty about Tavares still and don’t say your not. Still crying everytime he loses a faceoff or gets on the ice get over it you fucking loser

[@iceteazer8028]

@@hockey_all_star5895 Yikes, you're not helping yourself here bud lol. And I don't they miss Tavares from what I've heard lol.

[@PraiseTheLord1221]

The Leafs should interview Patrick Roy for a coaching job, they need a "players" coach to help galvanize the team. The game is changing and Babcock doesn't appear to be adapting his strategies. I'm a die hard Avalanche fan btw and would love to see the Leafs make the playoffs and actually get to the 2nd round But that WILL not happen with Babcock at the helm of a ship loaded with insane talent.

[@MaTtUR50]

Dang we always get denied an actual breakdown of the goals like his other videos when they lose to the isles

[@randysgutful]

Thats what happens when we're humiliated. Beat us in a tight 2-1 game and you'll get your breakdown!

[@alexs8846]

Aha good

[@AscendedXSaiyan]

@@randysgutful Humiliated? The Leafs are an overrated team. Everyone around the league was saying it *BUT* Leafs Nation

[@dylantodhunter4032]

To fix this team, I would try this: 1) Fire Babcock midseason 2) Shake up the D (bring up Sandin and move Ceci away from Reilly) 3) Have Matthews, Tavares, and Marner making up 3 lines: Johnsson- *Matthews* - Nylander Hyman - *Tavares* - Kapanen Mikheyev - Kerfoot - *Marner* Gauthier - Shore/Spezza - Timasov

[@Samisnotavailable]

Weren't we talking about having a coach you want to play for? Find a coach they want to play for.

[@natejm]

Sam Ealy That’s one way to look at it. First and foremost though, they play for the organization. And they are paid VERY well to do so. I’m not going to sit here and defend some or most of babcocks decisions... BUT you can’t coach effort. For the money the players get paid, I could give two shits about how they feel about the coach, go out there and do your job, earn that pay cheque. No excuses. If the coach is wrong and the players are giving 100% effort 100% of the time, that’s on the coach. But these guys are doggin it, night in and night out for embarrassing stretches of hockey games. But Nate, why doesn’t the coach just bench players who aren’t trying hard enough? Great question, who else is he going to play? The GM is running a damn line of credit paying players who have accomplished nothing but personal accolades. They can’t afford to address any of their roster needs without dumping cap space... Coaches hands are tied. But that’s what happens when parents give children too much money for nothing, the babysitter has no leg to stand on.

[@robertbaird9267]

as a habs fan, i want you guys to pick it up. i want a first round playoff series habs vs leafs. winner plays boston. talk about good hockey.

[@lrba5524]

"the kid that won the calder"

[@SouthernSkeptic]

He fucking hates Pajama Boy.

[@Admiral.Snakbar]

Ya know, as a person, I feel bad that the leafs are hurting Steve so much. But as a habs fan, watching the leafs collapse brings me much joy.

[@nathanduncan1284]

Steve I barely can get through a game anymore. I watch the first and usually just turn it off because they are always down by at least 2 goals. I would love to see keefe come up and rub the ship! I don’t see any urgency to get a W or any drive to get the puck back. No one throws the body! Pretty much done with this crap!!

[@rhm5158]

I'm not bored. I'm a long time Islanders fan😀

[@_owiee_]

This team makes me want to jump into a volcano at this point. Toss Babcock and things can change.

[@jeffreypeterson3238]

If you're jumping in, take my Mathews jersey with ya.

[@_owiee_]

Jeffrey Walker I’ll take whatever people want me to take lol 😂 😂😂

[@sstamperr]

At this point, y’all can take my Marner jersey. I’m getting me a piece of that SOUP LIFE

[@AscendedXSaiyan]

If you really think firing Babs will make this team suddenly give a damn you're more insane than the rest of Leafs Nation

[@_owiee_]

Drifty Wifty SOUUUUUUPPPPPPP

[@Matt-yu7qd]

Hey Steve, I think that the Leafs are like Pittsburgh the first year they won the cup with Phil Kessel. They had a coach before Mike Sullivan and they were bottom of the East. Part of it I think was that Sullivan wanted to enhance the strengths of the Penguins rather than fix their issues. They ended up playing the fastest brand of hockey and won the cup two years in a row. We need a coach to come in and do that. If you're not willing to use the strengths of your team and just keep them in the box you set for them, then they will forever play mediocre.

[@KickinYourShins1]

Steve hurry to the dinner draft!

[@viperswhip]

Going back over the season to relive the Leafs' losses, so much fun, thanks Steve, and youtube. Also, I don't tolerate boring hockey with winning. Every time I went to go see the Canucks against Washington, they played the Caps so tight the game was tedious and whether they won or lost, I didn't care, fuck my 100 bucks.

[@johnnyonthespot14]

2:11 *looks around awkwardly* I’m actually a Habs fan I just think you’re a riot....

[@ImsoUT1]

As a pens fan let me tell you this, worry if things are still looking bad around trade deadline time. Getting hot heading into the playoffs is the biggest thing, as long as you clinch a playoff berth nobody looks back at October November or December if you make the yoffs.

[@hairyboi4601]

Don’t you just love watching this as a none leafs fan😂- habs fan

[@Jos3phIVIasucci]

Iggy needs to be the new bench boss, a good dog that's not afraid of new ideas and probably has a greater appreciation for Italian sausages.

[@345Taco]

I'm fed up with the bad hockey

[@garyboulanger4581]

Just a thought on back to backs and coaching NYI under Trotz in 2nd of back to backs 12-1-1, hmmm yes he is a better coach.

[@rhm5158]

👍🙂

[@ddmath]

When the players on the ice make a mistake, and then they panic, is that the coach's fault? But, the mantra is "you can't fire all the players" and that leaves one guy.

[@masvindu]

Not really, but the coach should be able to give them confidence and good habits, and the players should do to the same for themselves and each other. Dunno what is going on right now, but maybe Babcock isn't helping at this point, maybe he is. Can't know for sure.

[@JJ-dm1df]

@@masvindu a coach can't give u good habits. All he can do is teach you and the other 95% is on the players to implement said teachings. Now the ice time issue is all on the coach and since you can't fire players and your coach won't budge on his tactics that really only leaves one eventual out come. Babs is eventually gunna wear out his welcome and it won't be unfair in the least

[@rivahkillah]

You can fire the GM instead. The coach is stuck working with the players the GM provides, and this team isn't good enough.

[@joeblow9657]

@@masvindu shouldn't the $11 million per year for 4 guys be enough motivation?

[@nutritionperfection]

@@rivahkillah The team has good under performing assets, the coach keeps using them wrong. You can argue that Dubas is a problem too (his negotiating skills leave a lot to be desired) but the coach does need to go and has for a long time now.

[@poppinandrottin]

Casey Cizikas is a heck of a player!!

[@dennissmith8031]

5'11" , 189 pounds and all heart.

[@badcompany9464]

i think im gonna take a month off from the leafs, i lost too much hair and we're only 20 games in....

[@gjbeaudry1484]

You could all become Sabres fans... They're in the playoffs, and if they keep playing the way they are they'll probably win a round...

[@greathuman7723]

till they lose 20 straight and miss for the 6th year straight?

[@acedestroyer781]

Yep. Didn't see this coming.

[@EU_Red_Fox]

It’s fun as a Caps fan seeing you have to watch the Islanders do better because I secretly cheer for Trotz aka the best coach in the NHL for a long time. I love seeing people finally find out that Babcock is nothing more than a coach that has been past it for almost half a decade if not more. Leafs would’ve maybe won a cup or gone way deeper with Trotz because he can make a team work as a unit. His staff make goalies next level with a defense that keeps a tight ship along with an offense that can get it done if not more depending on the weapons a available. Babcock was the sexy hire but not the best, which should’ve been clear.

[@MechanisedChaos]

Me, a Bruins fan watching this: This Friday is gonna be interesting.

[@joeblow9657]

well that makes one of us

[@HomerJLeafs]

not interesting its gonna be straight up murder

[@greathuman7723]

its not going to be interesting your team beats our team end of story its how it goes.

[@bl1tzillaaa]

Dont worry boys mtl will eliminate boston in the playoff well send you a picture

[@kevintaylor7047]

One of two happens I think. Leafs blow Boston out, or Boston blows the Leafs out

[@maxdistortion]

I'm completely indifferent this season. I'm not watching intently until I see a change. More than likely in the coaching. I think I'm getting to the point of getting more excited about Babcock being fired, than I was about getting him.

[@thomascarrozza3318]

Attendance jokes are fun. If only they affected the standings

[@sensfan7550]

Imagine Leafs,Lightning,Sabres and Bruins missing the playoffs though and Florida,Montreal,Detroit,Ottawa making it which probably wont happen

[@JoeyBlaze313]

I am a die hard Islander fan but subscribe to your channel because you are the best. Every fan of any hockey team feels the way you do but I honestly love watching your pain...in a good way. You crack me up. I go to every game at the Coliseum and scream my lungs out. Last night with a minute left I almost had a heart attack. Soooooo.... Im not being a jerk when I say this. I did not want JT to sign for that much because if you go thru the list of Capts in the NHL he is the worst. Hes a boring robot. So I want to ask you this. At what point is it him???? Yes he can score. He will not check. He will not back check. He will never stand up for anyone EVER and he will repeat the same thing after every loss OVER and OVER. "We have to be better as a team. Its unacceptable, blah blah blah". Trust me I have watched him since he was a kid. Making him the Capt was a HORRIBLE idea. I know you are going to say Im an angry Islander fan who just hates JT, which I do, BUT at some point you need to hold him accountable and cant just say well hes scoring. Keep up the good work. Joe

[@deahelkcunklaer2180]

47 goals

[@JoeyBlaze313]

@@deahelkcunklaer2180 Goals is not everything... obviously or you wouldn't keep not making the Cup

[@dennissmith8031]

@@deahelkcunklaer2180 So F'ing what. Yes JT can score. CAN HE LEAD?

[@Jahoragin94]

Are the leafs underperforming at the moment? And, more importantly, did they over perform the last couple years, effectively raising the bar too high? I feel like they'll find their happy medium. We know the team isn't THIS bad all the time.

[@maxv658]

That's a fair point. You could certainly say the Leafs overperformed the last year or two, which could be skewing some things.

[@Waders27]

To all Islanders fans: Don't forget to drive past your ex-girlfriend's house today.

[@badcompany9464]

lol

[@chriseggman537]

DERP!!

[@jameslisle7775]

Salty? 😂😂😂

[@badcompany9464]

@@jameslisle7775 yes sir i am.....

[@dennissmith8031]

Why would I do that? All of my ex's are ex's because I DUMPED THEM!

[@chrisdavison4906]

Two things and before you lose your mind on the return look what Ottawa got for Karlsson. First, and it's easy, move Babs for Keefe. Give him a chance, all that guy seems to know is winning. See what he can do moving up. Second move for Hall. Hall (50% retained) and severson for Ceci, Kappi, Bracco, (forgive my spelling) Lilijgren, a conditional second (becomes a first if Hall resigns) and a third.

[@lorddougmanw.godspeed1933]

Maybe put some men on the team. The leafs have more estrogen then Dangle

[@WellHungDaddy]

Hey, buster! Did you see that manstach? We don't call him Steve "dirty Sanchez" Dangle in the village for nothing! 😂

[@spritestuff]

The problem is simple. It's Mike Babcock. Not his multiple list of elite players. Oh maybe they focus too much of themselves because of that status BUT WE'VE HAD A SOLUTION FOR THAT SINCE THE IDEA OF TEAMS. Mike babcock needs to define the players roles beyond their position. Clearly define roles create a good flow and will build to that teamwork until they're chemisty is better and more constant. Working as a team, working within defined roles, Mike Babcock is responsible for Torronto being disiciplined enough to follow through on them.

[@willrobinson9347]

Babcock is not the problem.

[@rachelbaexo]

I agree with you it's not like he can make a save or score a goal.

[@willrobinson9347]

@@rachelbaexo Fire him, replace with another coach and continue to fail with the softest hockey team in the league.

[@tcalderone87]

Bored and fed up since Game 1 Steve. Babcock has to go! He is unwilling to make the changes needed. Enough is Enough Already!

[@ligmasmegma]

The only way to fix this problem is to relocate this team to a real hockey city.

[@theotherlauren]

I'm not even really a Leafs fan and I'M bored and fed up. From Scotland! I went to the Leafs home opener a few years ago (against NYR) and was really impressed by the commitment and enthusiasm of Leafs Nation...now I'm sad for you.

[@tilen873]

I care. I'm a leafs fan and even though I experienced the heartbrake of the last two playoff series I still love this team. If ifs and buts were csandy and nuts, Steve would be a wagon and mistakes are to be expected. I think we just see our team's mistakes more glaringly. I have heart yet. And I think so do you (but yeah not sure about babs anymore)

[@jeffreypeterson3238]

Big Leafs fan here. Let's face it. The Buds suck, yet AGAIN. 🔥 Babcock and save some so I can burn my jersey.

[@felixnuc245]

@@jeffreypeterson3238 true leafs fan never gives up on his team...NO MATTER WHAT

[@jeffreypeterson3238]

@@felixnuc245 yeah? How old are u peckerwood?

[@greathuman7723]

If Steve had wheels he would be a wagon, If Steve had wings he would be a crow, If Steve were less selfish the name SDP would not exist.

[@felixnuc245]

@@jeffreypeterson3238 44 ya head...

[@jesusranch34]

As a die hard leaf fan for week over 20 years, I have not watched them in weeks because I might as well bang my head against the wall. They're absolutely hopeless right now

[@almVancouver]

Yes, we are all fed up. Leafs have done some things right this season...I Just don't know what they are ;) As I've already stated on your other vids, the foundation of the team is faulty. For some reason, probably due to being the GM and winning at the Junior level, while reading books on other sport team winners, Dubas is making mistake after mistake at the NHL level. Balance and grit are foreign to him. And though Dubas has some shining qualities for a hockey guy, he's simply not qualified, and thus sufficient to run the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey club. Sadly, we know he's covered for at least this year. Giving him more time to do damage while trying to fix what ails this team. Anyway, here's what needs to be done: Babcock needs to go...immediately. Bring up Sheldon Keefe for this season anyway, and give him his shot to right the on ice ship. A backup is needed...so needed, but the cap situation needs to be fixed...at least temporarily. Unfortunately, Dubas spent millions more than he should have for the core he signed. Yes, the four headed monster. Now it's time to deal with reality. One of Matthews, Marner, or Nylander needs to go. Leafs have too much of one thing and desperately need to build towards more balance and shoring up the D. This will be achieved with actively looking for the best deal they can. Typically, don't trade Matthews. I would focus on Marner or Nylander. Too bad not many teams will take Marner at the money he's being paid. Leaving Nylander to be traded to free up cap space and get a half decent return. What I would not do, is trade anymore first round picks. This team needs to continue putting high end talent in the pipeline. Once Nylander is traded, and maybe even getting a responsible top 4 D in the deal, Leafs can then deal with Barrie and Ceci. I'd rather bring up, at least Sandin along with Keefe and begin his NHL career. He'll make mistakes, but at least is affordable to have in the lineup. We should now have a new coach (and probably assistants..special teams are a joke at the moment). More cap space to find a pretty good backup, hopefully an affordable top 4 D who's responsible in his own end, and a new outlook to give it the ole college try for the rest of the season. As for the on ice issue, I'd start sitting players, no matter who they are, if they don't give it their all each and every game. This includes standing up for one another, going into the corners for more than a stick check, and playing the game like they are playing game 7 of the Stanley Cup final...each and every game. At this point, we should now have a team that tries, a team that understands players will be sat out if they don't, and a team that inspires fans and each other...regardless if they make the playoffs or not. Keefe will need to implement his own system. One he thinks he can win with at this level. Regardless, learning positioning, playing with grit, all the while understanding players who continue to be inconsistent, regardless of who they are, will be benched, and eventually traded if they don't get with the program. Finally, in the summer, evaluation of every piece of the club need be assessed. Not just internal assessment, but by bringing in some outside perspective with how to proceed. Meh, I can supply an entirely different way to move forward, but at least this is one way to get things back on track. Bottom line, the foundation of this team is not put together correctly.

[@TickNation]

Don’t even watch Hockey but love this guy!

[@MIchaelMiii]

So sad hearing leaf fans still hanging on to the 'leafs are so skilled' mentality. Will they even CONTEMPLATE that maybe they aren't so skilled after all. It seems that other 'skilled' teams always beat them.

[@jina8860]

FIRE BABCOCK!!!! His era with the leafs is over and done with!

[@kariaa11]

I'm bored and fed up. Friend and I went to two Leafs games last season. Can't bring ourselves to go this season. It's like you've said in podcast- the leafs don't even look like they are having fun/enjoying it. And I am done with not seeing anything to change. PP doesn't change. D pairings don't change. Spezza sitting out doesn't change.

[@ericwilliams1845]

I honestly think Keefe is ready and it’s time. I also think shaking up the defence pairings would be a great idea if Babs wants a shot at staying here beyond this year. I also think trying two blue liners on the top pp (Reilly and Barrie) is worth is. Then you have Dermott the lone blue liner on the second unit.

[@starseedstation369]

Thought you said just a few videos ago, that the Leafs are going to win it this year. Lmao Leaf management think they can win with the softest team, In a hard hitting league. What a joke I'm fixing this team by changing the channel

[@lrba5524]

I'm excited and starved down!

[@lawin7756]

Well, first off a potential trade; Kap and Ceci maybe a pick to the Preds for Ryan Ellis could solve some potential problems on defense now and for the future. Spezza and (add player/pick) to LA for Clifford for grit on the forth line. A healthy (knock on wood) rest of the season once Marner comes back. If all that does work well Babs can pack his bags because there's another coach in our organization on the horizon

[@grantbaechler3529]

Look at the Marlies record. You have a coach that is clearly getting the most out of them . I think the obvious is coming and I hope my Christmas present this yr is seeing Sheldon behind the leafs bench soon.

[@dylangray9965]

I don't get the Goal share, what is it's definition? On hockey reference, it shows the leafs are first in xGF, and top 10 in the differential, so bit confusing. But yes, mucho problem

[@joshuader]

My fed-upness was realized when I went to watch the highlights to the Chicago game that I missed and stopped < 30sec in b/c I knew what happened just by watching the first goal against. I think the leafs just need some drastic change to shock the team into resetting. If Babcock has to be the sacrifice, unfortunate but so be it they need something.

[@crippled0]

Sheldon Keefe, That's how I'd fix this team. Our players are tired of hearing the SAME things night in and night out, they have lost their fire. Sheldon knows a good portion of the leafs roster now from coaching them in the Marlies, he knows how to get them rolling. Toronto has become a team that's easy to read simply because Babs refuses to adapt. Bring in Sheldon, a different perspective and a new voice in the locker room is more than likely the thing the boys need.

[@lukefimio859]

A thousand times this. So much this. Pretty sure Babcock's approach to coaching this team goes something like "go out there and do the right thing.... be a good pl'r." How about some actual strategy? I swear this team never knows where it needs to be, like they have no idea how to adapt if the play doesn't go exactly how they want. It's like Kessel busting his ass up the wing to take a shot from the same area each time, and then crawling back to the bench if it didn't go in.

[@TIEO81]

It's time to ask, who is responsible? The Players? The Coaching Staff and Management? The Schedule? For sure the Players are required to be content and professional, with some form of ability to adapt, and continue to learn. Coaching and Management should be required to do the same, most importantly when in comes to adapting and learning. Being, stuck in your ways and having an expectation, is different then, having an expectation and being able to adapt and learn.