Is this leafs team likeable?

[axlrose87]

I love the Leafs.
If I was using a scale of 1-10, I usually enjoy watching them at around a 9.5.... until this season. This group is different, and in a bad way.
We are soft as butter.
Our coach is an arrogant prick.
Our stars are soft, entitled and they seem extremely selfish (not Tavares or Reilly).
Our gm disregards what makes teams successful in the playoffs and has no clue how to negotiate a contract.
The team always seems scared when the chips are down and never stand up for each other.
I know people will tell me “if you don’t like it, stop watching” but I don’t want to stop. I have loved the Leafs my entire life. I just want a more likeable team. This team is getting harder and harder to cheer for.
What change can be made before Christmas to change the character of this team?
Will firing Babcock help?
Will trading Marner net is what we need?
Do we ride this out knowing this team doesn’t have a heartbeat?
How long until fans start booing this team off the ice?

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[BertCorbeau]

Hard to like the team when they’ve played like they have after signing such lucrative contracts

 

[Nineteen67]

They are boring again this year. With there are this many games going on at once I pretty much just check the score.

 

[rumman]

like watching paint dry..........

 

[Azazel]

No. They could be, but as it stands, no.
When you go 'all in' on talent and you are not scoring it exposes all the places you are weak.
They are weak physically and mentally.
They don't even seem to like each other. When someone head shots your star player and everyone continues business as usual, that should raise eyebrows.
And to answer Babcocks question "Who?" the answer should be "the angriest Leaf" and if you can't find him, there is a problem.

 

[Carltons Cup]

Right now, they're about as likeable as Brad Marchand

 

[Budz22]

These threads. Sheesh.

 

[Hustlr]

I like the no skill, hard work style better. If we could adapt that into our skill game we’d be sensational.

 

[axlrose87]

These threads. Sheesh.

What are these boards for?
Only to praise our collection of spoiled brats?

 

[HamiltonNHL]

Right now, they're about as likeable as Brad Marchand

I'd love to have him on my team.

He's a big part of the winning culture in Boston.

And he's hilarious

 

[axlrose87]

I'd love to have him on my team.

He's a big part of the winning culture in Boston.

And he's hilarious

I would also love him on our team.
I’d rather people complain that we have dirty players then a bunch of clean p***yes

 

[OVO16]

Boring ass team. No one on the team to bring any energy to get the crowd going

 

[mikeyz]

No they’re not.

 

[Budz22]

What are these boards for?
Only to praise our collection of spoiled brats?

Get a grip.

 

[Luminiferous]

No. They give too many games away and have unlikable players. Kadri, Andersen, AJ and Goat were/are the bright spots in terms of likability.

 

[axlrose87]

.... and marner with another sequence of good plays.
Turns a breakaway into an odd man rush the other way and takes a penalty to give them a goal.
Looks great without Tavares. As good as Matt moulson did without him.

 

[GardinerTheForward]

Get a grip.

Seems like they have a grip. They’re entitled not to like the on ice product.

Us Leaf fans are just crazy cause we care

 

[mikemar1]

no

 

[LastOne2100]

Babcock has turned exciting skilled players into a bore, with a system that plays to all of our weaknesses.

Once he's fired, probably yes. Until then, no.

 

[Stephen]

I would say no, they haven’t been that likeable but tonight was quite a road to redemption kind of game despite the loss. So there is hope.

The Marner OT penalty sequence is something else though. That guy is really earning the whipping boy status.

 

[FlareKnight]

It's a team with an overpaid and under-performing core. A group that were about themselves first and aren't willing to work hard enough to succeed beyond their individual stats. Not exactly a recipe for a lovable group. They aren't the kind of super skilled group that just gets the job done and wows you every night. Nor are they the hard working underdogs that may not win all the time but you are impressed by their effort.

This is a team with supreme talent. There is no lack of fun in watching Matthews score a massive goal. But this isn't a team that you can feel the desire to win nor see what they are willing to sacrifice for the ultimate goal. There are likable players and elements to this team. But the team itself isn't quite there on the likable scale.

 

[Peiskos]

So much talent, they just look like they don’t care, they lack heart.

The Leafs honestly come across as a very white collar team, this translates to their reluctance to hit and stand up for themselves and each other. They aren’t blue collar, say like the Bruins or Blues are.

In short this Leafs team isn’t very likeable for me, more so certain players on the team have already proven to value money more than winning a championship and ending a very long drought.

I mean ffs everyone saw the kind of parade this city can throw this past June.

Nice terrible penalty for Marner in a critical moment of that OT vs Capitals tonight I might add, that’s what we paid for and he held out for! money well spent! ...barf.

 

[saffronleaf]

I liked them tonight. Showed some heart.

 

[gamer1035]

Nope. I dont like skill guys. I like heart and soul guys.

Our guys are not heart and soul guys.the last one we had was kadri, and we got rid of him

 

[member 300185]

Nope, I do not like this team. They are butter soft and the rich crybabies are just collecting a pay check....except Matthews, he had a decent game.

I was like most of you when the season started. Now, I can't stand this team.

But I must watch...I must.