The big news in the hockey world revolves around Toronto. The Maple Leafs fired Mike Babcock on Wednesday after four and a quarter years as head coach.
Given Toronto’s presence in the Atlantic Division, Babcock’s dismissal certainly impacts the Boston Bruins. But how exactly?
First off, we can’t help but think about the matchups between the Bruins and Babcock’s Leafs. Is there any team more responsible for Babcock’s demise than Boston?
The Bruins and Maple Leafs met in the first round in the playoffs each of the last two seasons. Boston, as we all know, emerged victorious both times.