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Originally Posted by chummer
Is he though? I know there's a lot more to coaching than speeches but that pre-game speech before game 7 was anything but inspiring.
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I mean the Leafs were a top team in most metrics before this year where they struggled defensively, most likely attributed to the decline of Giordano and Brodie, no true starter, and cycling inexperienced guys into that d core.
The team was able to force a game 7 in the series without their best player. In the end, Bostons best player came through in Game 7 and Toronto's did not. There was no true starter this year, question marks on defence and a mix of forwards who disappear in the playoffs. Really, no part of that roster could Keefe hang his hat on dependability wise other than Matthews who was sick most of the playoffs.
It just really annoys me seeing guys like Brad Treliving come in and fire a coach for not working through the GMs mistakes of not addressing the glaring weaknesses on the roster. Neither Jon Cooper nor Jared Bednar won their cups til years 7 and 6 respectively. I think teams should focus more around building a culture with one guy than cutting the cord every three years cause you didn't finish better than 31 other teams.