Babcock added: “We’re going to see. I’m going to watch him here, and then I’m going to watch him at camp, and then I’m going to keep watching. The ball’s in his court obviously, if he works at it. But with his skill set, to me he should have an opportunity. Now, only time will tell, because there’s no sense making promises I can’t keep. “In saying all that, we fully expect him to really challenge for a job, and I think just because of his skill set.”
The Leafs, presently without a captain, gave the 'C' to Wendel Clark 25 years ago today.