He's just signed the most lucrative coaching contract in NHL history, there's no "hyping" or "milking" of the hiring as you put it. As I said from the start, the media is reporting it as it should be reported given the circumstances and at the same time saying it'll be a long ass road for the Leafs despite Babcock's past success.
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He's just signed the most lucrative coaching contract in NHL history, there's no "hyping" or "milking" of the hiring as you put it. As I said from the start, the media is reporting it as it should be reported given the circumstances and at the same time saying it'll be a long ass road for the Leafs despite Babcock's past success.
Alright buddy, we'll just have to agree to disagree here, clearly we weren't watching the same thing.
I experienced That's Hockey's 15 minute ball washing with my own eyes and ears. I'm not even exaggerating or being facetious when I say that.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Wow. Some Leafs news and the haters come out. Hate moar!
It's fun, but movement and battle is kinda janky. The jumping, in particular, is very floaty and awkward. I also hate how moving a bit moves way too fucking much and it makes looting a pain in the witcher.
Music, story, environments, voice acting, etc etc etc. Everything else is good...just what I mentioned is letting me down.
It's fun, but movement and battle is kinda janky. The jumping, in particular, is very floaty and awkward. I also hate how moving a bit moves way too fucking much and it makes looting a pain in the witcher.
Music, story, environments, voice acting, etc etc etc. Everything else is good...just what I mentioned is letting me down.
CreeperBlocks
Banned
The only thing I have a problem with The Witcher 3 is the combat looks... Off? I can't describe it. I saw the Giant Bomb Quick Look and I'm still not quite sold on this game. I've played The Witcher 1&2 on PC. Maybe I'll wait when it goes on sale
Looks like he's brought us all into his shame circle.
Kuro Madoushi
Unconfirmed Member
Yeah, like I said, the combat is a bit off due to the movement. It feels nice to parry and dodge when you time it right, but man the movement seems so sluggish!
I haven't gotten that far
NO!
CreeperBlocks
Banned
Yeah I'll probably wait for it. I love the Witcher games but I have no intention of buying this one right away.
I just realized E3 is so close. Damn..
I got it on sale thanks to Indigo and their 20% off Visa Checkout promo online.
This.
CreeperBlocks
Banned
King Kave_Man
I understand your position, it would bother fans of other teams to see so much coverage of it, but it is the biggest market and it goes with the territory. Given the decades of crap here, it's understandable that a good move gets huge coverage. There's been a dearth of good news in Toronto across multiple sports, at least this is a ray of hope.
Oh my god the salt when that happened in here was amazing.
Simon Belmont
Banned
That was probably the single best day to be a Leafs fan in past ten years. That's sad. Even sadder is that it might be number two after today.
Emelin!
Beaulieu isn't going anywhere, Tinordi I could see, but speculation is the Blue Jackets need a right handed defenseman.
CreeperBlocks
Banned
I'd give them Emelin. Pateryn has already filled Emelin's Spot on the team
What is Rychel like CBJGAF?
Basically this, has a great shot, but relies on his strength to create chances instead of creativity. Gallagher basically does the same but uses #grit and #heart over strength.
Fata1moose
Banned
It's just improved Witcher 2 combat wise, Geralt's movement can have too much momentum at times, though I have fun with it. I'm playing on Death March and it's prettty rewarding, if you make a mistake there's a good chance you'll die and the enemies aren't sponges to damage so it doesn't get too repetitive.
Fata1moose
Banned
Edit: quoted when I meant to edit.
ZeroGravity
Member
lol, tough break
Babcock wanted to bring him in as an assistant last year though but he was locked into his contract in the Swiss league.
He'd be a really good one if Babcock can pull him in.
I just saw this. I thought it was just a 2nd interview but it might have been bigger.
https://twitter.com/LouisJean_TVA
Jeez, if true.
That's crazy. I'm glad Boucher was the backup plan though, I'd have been pretty happy with him. I'm sure he'll land somewhere.
Have to wonder what led Babcock to call? Was he playing Buffalo? Or change of heart? Doesn't seem like it was about money since reportedly Pegula offered as much if not more.
Have to wonder what led Babcock to call? Was he playing Buffalo? Or change of heart? Doesn't seem like it was about money since reportedly Pegula offered as much if not more.
HadesGigas
Member
Don't forget they flew in Boucher from Switzerland just to leave him hanging like that, lol.
He should probably drive down to Buffalo and catch Tim Murray on the rebound.
He should probably drive down to Buffalo and catch Tim Murray on the rebound.
ZeroGravity
Member
Has there been anyone else linked to Buffalo besides Babcock? Or were they just waiting for this to conclude before looking elsewhere.
I'm sticking with MasterChef Australia.
yep... it spoiled me, lol
Lol no. Beaulieu isn't going anywhere, and if he was it would be in a massive trade deal.
I love Ramsay, but MCA is so much more professional and well produced. It's difficult for me to go back to the other ones as well.
Tim Murray scared Babcock away by saying he thinks about him too much.
I swear it must be the leaks
Leafs camp was dead quiet yet everyone was blabbing left and right about how their quest in babcockwatch was going
Leaks are a sign of lack of discipline and as a result a lack of management leadership...
shanahans secret was to fire everyone... so nobody would be left that was able to speak
Simon Belmont
Banned
My guess is his wife said she wasn't going to Buffalo.
Emelin or Tinordi please.
CrazedArabMan
Member
This, I'm still in the White Orchard and I'm having a blast.
And to be honest, despite how bad Toronto is as a team, nobody wants to live in Buffalo:
I wouldn't be surprised if Babcock's family had something to do with the change of heart, but there were also reports that the Sabres and Leafs were in a bidding war, so maybe he was testing the waters when he called the Leafs to see if he can get even more than the Sabres offer.
I'm trying to beat The Witcher 1 and 2 on Steam before playing 3. The first game is actually such a drag, I hope I can go through it quick.
I'm trying to beat The Witcher 1 and 2 on Steam before playing 3. The first game is actually such a drag, I hope I can go through it quick.
ProfessorMoran
Member
Maybe he simply remembered it's Buffalo he would be living in, that would kill it pretty quickly.Babcock read Tim Murray's diary.
demosthenes
Member
Does buffalo get shit on often in this thread? wtf.
Simon Belmont
Banned
I've come to the conclusion that Buffalo deserves this based on how Murray handled firing Nolan. That's karma, baby.
not as much as Edmonton, at least!
They'll get the last laugh based on roster alone. I'm sure they'll end up with a great coach at a much lower price point as well. Once they start winning games and are ahead of the Leafs they'll go back to being cocky and taunting us.