According to Friedman's 30 thoughts:
23. Babcock, on what he wants from the winger who plays with Tyler Bozak and James van Riemsdyk: "Speed."24. Morgan Rielly, on what he worked on this summer: "Battle drills." He’d go one-on-one with Mike Santorelli, then join a larger group that included Jason Garrison, Chris Higgins and David Jones. The defenceman added he loves going against Santorelli, because the latter gets really upset when he loses. Rielly also said he changed his diet. Toughest thing to give up: "Pizza."
More 30 thoughts here. What would you do for hockey?
On that sobering note, happy Saturday!
Leafs News
2015-16 Team Changes Preview: Central Division | PPP
Wisdom of Crowds - Part 3 | PPP
Lowered Expectations: No one at SBN loves the Maple Leafs | PPP
Toronto Maple Leafs season preview | PPP
Mitch Marner to Co-Captain Knights | PPP
Red Wings edge Maple Leafs in Babcock’s return to Detroit | Sportsnet
To which I say, yes, but look at this possession:
I guess the truth is that the Leafs are going to be a tough team to play against and score against, and they're going to play some awesomely competent hockey, but they lack a certain something to finish the scoring. That something used to be Phil -- but soon enough (next year?) it'll be Nylander.
Game Review: Preseason Game #8, Detroit Red Wings 4 vs. Toronto Maple Leafs 2 | MLHS
Maple Leafs schedule: 15 games you don’t want to miss | The Star
"Mon. Feb. 29: The Tampa Bay Lightning visit for a 7:30 p.m. start, four-and-a-half hours after the trade deadline will have passed. Who knows what the Leafs might look like. One or two of them might be on the Lightning, who’d be among the teams looking to bolster their lineup for a playoff run." .... eyes.gif
Maple Leafs’ Joffrey Lupul looks to MMA, NFL trainer to overcome injury bug: Feschuk | The Star
Maple Leafs’ Morgan Rielly shrugs off ‘face of the franchise’ talk | The Star
After all of this, you know what this FTB needs? Kyle Dubas in glasses.
We are kicking off the @TimHortons Coaches Open House right now with some words of wisdom from @kyledubas #TMLtalk pic.twitter.com/7puqIohLPC
— Lauren Howe (@laurenhowe77) October 3, 2015 Other News
2015-16 Uni Watch NHL preview | ESPN
Crosby, Price top NHL's 10 best players heading into 2015-16 | CBS Sports
2015-16 NHL Preview, Part 4: The Contenders | Grantland
"Suggested slogan: Hey Stamkos, can you sign an autograph for this adorable little kid? Awesome. Just ignore all the stuff at the top that says 'contract extension.'" ... eyes.gif
Social media's changed how NHL fans watch the game | SI
What would you give up to play in the NHL?
| Pizza | 11 |
| A different food (elaborate below) | 3 |
| Your soul (Lou, why is the signature required to be in blood?) | 35 |
| Game Center Live | 25 |
| Video gaming | 10 |
| Being female | 5 |
| Nope, nothing | 17 |
