Toronto Maple Leafs Podcast: Should Mike Babcock be blamed for struggles?
The Toronto Maple Leafs continue to struggle with many pointing the blame to Mike Babcock but is it justified?
The Tip of the Podcast returns to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs latest struggles, the Toronto Raptors starting their season off on a winning note and Toronto FC advancing in the MLS playoffs.
David Morassutti, Austin Owens and Jake Middleton go over the discussion around Mike Babcock and the frustration from the fanbase plus the backup goaltending continuing to be an issue.
Here is a summary of what to look for on the latest episode, which you can also listen to below or download here.
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The podcast starts by briefly discussing the Raptors opening ceremonies including their new shiny championship rings and some thoughts on the game itself. Does this team have some areas that need to be addressed at some point in the season and how long does the team have to wait before making some moves?
Moving on to the Leafs, there has been a lot of talk about Babcock and some questioning whether his job should be in jeopardy? How much of the team’s struggles should be placed on the coach?
David, Austin and Jake said that a part of the blame should be on the coach but the players should also be held accountable for looking disinterested on the ice at times. Even with some key players not in the lineup, this Leafs team still has quality players that should be able to keep the team in a competitive position but they have failed to raise their game.
They discuss the pending return of Zach Hyman and Travis Dermott and the impact that will have on the team’s roster decisions including the salary cap implications? They also look at the changes the team should consider and what is the most logical solution to for Kyle Dubas to get things back on track.
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