You think Nylander is holding out because he doesn't like his coach?

no no, just the change in lines

Thx god he is

Lol, mike Babcock is the only thing keeping leivo from the hall of fame

I wish Babcock wasn't behind the bench during the games. At times he just terrible with his inane line match ups. Folks blame Gardiner...maybe Andersen for game 7 against Boston. To me the turning point was on a 4 on 4, Bozak. in the penalty box, Babcock had Marner and Marleau on the ice, not a centre Marleau loses the draw, Krug scores....game tied. game lost. Babcock likes to think he a match up, game manager genius....I think he is below average.

The Leafs lost because Matthews wasn't ready to be Captain yet. The team had the lead in game 7 and then were on their heals the whole time they had it. They looked nervous, what they needed was someone (the star of the team) to take a deep breath and have a dominant shift. They didn't get that and they lost. This year I think Matthews will be a man possessed and Tavares will also add a new level of leadership that will prevent a late game collapse. Imagine the days when Sundin was in his prime, if he had a lead, he'd go out and dominate and score another one because he knew that until the game is over its up for grabs. He just wanted to grab the win more than anyone else. Matthews will get there as well and it will move to everyone else on the roster.

Sundin forever....tho i think Tavares should get a C...he has history with it

I think Matthews and Tavares will work out who will be captain this season. No need to rush things, if Matthews takes a big step forward but production wise and leadership wise, then he gets the C. If he doesn't take that leadership step then perhaps Tavares shows its his team but I don't think there is a rush to figure that out before games are played.

My lineup on defense would be Rielly-Ozhiganov, Gardiner-Zaitsev and Hainsey alternating with Dermott opposite Carrick.

"Please please please no more D trades."