The Leafs
I have been a Toronto Maple Leaf fan for 55 years. I actually remember them winning their last Stanley Cup in 1967. I believe they have the talent to win again within the next couple of years. Yet I feel the coaching or the player's inability to listen, is catching up to them. Let me explain. I was a goalie for some 35 years and although I never played at a high level, I think I have a grasp of the game. I often hear people talking about the lack on defence for the Leafs. The fingers point at one guy in particular but I think the problem lies somewhere else: the system that is being used. Babcock is a proven top-end NHL coach. However, he seems to have a blind spot, along with his coaching staff, when it comes to play in their own end and for that matter, in the neutral zone. One of the greatest strengths of this team is their speed. They go through long stretches not using that speed and instead basically stand around waiting for the puck to come to them. The most noticeable a...