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    Babcock Fired

    https://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/...-mike-babcock/

    Sheldon Keefe in as head coach.

    Wowzers.

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    I heard that shoe drop, and I'm in Massachusetts!! I guess they didn't want to risk the season and saw recent examples (Pens, Blues) of what a huge difference an in-season coaching change can make.
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    Wowzers indeed.

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    I have dreamt of this since day 1. Can't believe it came like this.

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    now babcock salary become a pain for toronto wallet
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    Quote Originally Posted by NordiqueFan View Post
    now babcock salary become a pain for toronto wallet
    It's Toronto. Won't even phase them.

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    Right move. His message was getting stale. I thought he was overrated anyway. Look how good that Detroit team was that he inherited. Trotz would of won the cup every year with them.
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    Shocked (kidding)!

    Dubas won't be far behind if changes don't happen. I was kinda expecting to see him gone too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Axeman33 View Post
    Shocked (kidding)!

    Dubas won't be far behind if changes don't happen. I was kinda expecting to see him gone too.
    But at that point wouldn't Shanny have to go as well?? They chose Dubas over Lou.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hockeyrobot View Post
    But at that point wouldn't Shanny have to go as well?? They chose Dubas over Lou.
    I may be wrong but Shanny is probably bullet proof.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NordiqueFan View Post
    now babcock salary become a pain for toronto wallet
    This

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    It's Toronto. Won't even phase them.
    Plus I believe the way it was constructed, most of the cash has already been paid out. The actual dollars left to pay is much smaller than his annual salary is. Similar to a heavily front loaded contract.

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    Needed to happen. Atmosphere and vibe was very heavy and morose around the team. Players were miserable playing under him recently and he wasn’t going to win them back. Team still has issues aside from coaching, but this should help with a more positive and optimistic outlook from the players POV at a minimum.

    Can the money they save on Keefe vs Babcock be used for the cap? Lol.

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    The players in Toronto on a macro level are just fine. The forwards have plenty of offence, the D has a few studs and the goaltender is top 5. They need a new message that can galvanize the team and they will be right there. Everyone talks about Blues now but before Berube took over that room was toxic as well. They would yell at each other on the bench. I don't even like the Leafs but I know a good team when I see it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NordiqueFan View Post
    now babcock salary become a pain for toronto wallet
    This team nets 130+ million a year ... there's no $$ pain in Toronto. They aren't the Devils.
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