We’ve heard endless talk about the importance of Mike Babcock instilling the structure, culture and work ethic required to compete with a chance to win on nightly basis. What maybe doesn’t get mentioned enough amid the talk of rebuilding, draft picks and tanking is that it’s important the fruits of the team’s labour actually bear out in terms of some positives results and occasional hot streaks. Babcock’s reputation and credibility goes a long way with players, no doubt, but, like anything in life, seeing is believing.
Onto the links.
Leafs Links:
- Mark Rackham: Leipsic the OT hero as Marlies edge Amerks (MLHS)
William Nylander’s assist was his 20th point of the season, and by virtue of having played one less game than Joe Witney (Bridgeport Sound Tigers), the Marlies forward leads the league in scoring.