stickty111
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I still have hope for Marincin; he could be a late bloomer. The "tank" season he was terrific with Rielly as a top pair. I think he just lacks self-confidence; he needs to get his head in the game and believe in his abilities; he will be fine IMO
Babcock's approach has worked out.But is Johnsson a "Man"?
Thanks. Sparks is great and the Islanders need goaltending, but hopefully Dubas will be able to use his experience as Marlies GM to keep Sparks here
This is fair. Its just annoying that one poster has to bring Babcock into this thread. Some posters agendas against him are cringe worthy.
But yeah im the "insecure one"
Yep, there was nothing special about Babcock recognizing how good Johnsson was, anyone with a brain would see the difference. It's actually a negative on how long he took to switch someone in that made the team better.We all knew that it would take Johnsson playing 3x better than Komarov for Babcock to reluctantly decide to pencil him in to the Leafs lineup. That is the way Babcock rolls. The very fact that was put in over Komarov told anyone who knows hockey how good Johnson actually is and can be.
Hopefully Dubas doesn't let Sparks go, Pickard and McBackup should be made available instead.Congrats to the Marlies. They will win the Calder Cup. They don't make mistakes. Extremely polished team. I sense that Lou is going to be coming after Sparks in the off-season.
how someone can praise a coach for not being sure who was better in the 15-20 game stretch at the end of the season when Johnsson was easily better eye test and stats wise putting up the top Corsi rel and xGf rel with Komarov at the bottom, and then ends up choosing Komarov until he's injured. Maybe we don't lose the first 2 games with Komaplug on the benchBut is Johnsson a "Man"?
The good news is that I think there could be a few teams out there who will believe the same thing and be willing to give us a late round pick for him.
We paid a 4th and Ross for him. Ross is whatever, but I think he's been worth the 4th rounder. 100 or so games of what I think was mostly a solid body of work, especially given he was put in some high end spots for a good stretch of time, and then a full season where he was a rock for the Marlies.
Don't count Texas out if they win. McKenna has been Sparks level in net all post season and they have a deep lineup as well. We are the better team and should be the favourites, but it would not be the first time Toronto teams have had mental lapses against inferior teams.
I see that as Dubas knows what he's worth and a price can either be met or he can be an important part of the team as a backup next year -- you never truly know when or how your next #1 can emerge.Thanks. Sparks is great and the Islanders need goaltending, but hopefully Dubas will be able to use his experience as Marlies GM to keep Sparks here
I think Marincin is done after this season and is a UFA; if am not mistaken
No you are right. Babcock told Freddy to be terrible half the series, and told him to callapse in game 7.
Can't argue there. Despite Babcock's obvious flaws (which can be strengths at times, as with many flaws), few rational people can honestly say we aren't lucky to have him, just as we are lucky to have Keefe to prepare our best prospects to push him into gradually making the right decisions. Yay Keefe!
He's still an RFA, so could be qualified and retained if Dubas is liking what he sees here.
actually Babcock used Freddie's breakouts and stretch pass strategies and also tried full well to score on Boston's weak lines
Clearly Freddie is to blame; babcock afterall can't do wrong.
He's still an RFA, so could be qualified and retained if Dubas is liking what he sees here.
Not correct. Lilly didnt see a shift in the last 10 minutes.Lilly was benched with the extra attacker on for the Phantoms. Let's not pretend that he wasn't played for the entire 30 minutes the Marlies held the lead for the second time. I don't think any rookie would see ice time in the final two minutes. They have LoVerde, Holl, Dermy and Marty specifically for that role.
I see that as Dubas knows what he's worth and a price can either be met or he can be an important part of the team as a backup next year -- you never truly know when or how your next #1 can emerge.
Bracco will probably shine next yearWho's the next Johnson?
What I mean is who will take his minutes on the Marlies next year?
Kapanen graduated late last season/ this year, and Johnson ran with the torch as the scoring minutes opened up.
Tima? Brooks? Engvall? Bracco? Moore? Lots of options. This is a HUGE summer for these kids.
To be fair to Babs, Leo was a pretty big piece of the puzzle before this season and Johnsson wasn't looked at like he is now to start the year. He eventually figured it out.
Wowwwwwwwww bab buddies never disappoint! Great post!Babcock is smiling and saying "see Johnsson is really good" Babcock's developmental approach is pretty amazing. He deserves a lot of credit for Johnsson
Sparks is in such an awkward situation. Yes, he’s doing great, but no, he probably can’t steal Andersen’s job. If you play him as a back-up, you risk him stagnating, if you leave him with the marlies, he might get claimed.All need to be on the NHL team next szn