Episode 3 of “The Leaf: Blueprint” is about opportunity. Whether it’s
more playing time for James Reimer or a fresh start with a new team for
P.A. Parenteau and Brad Boyes, now is the time to push. Meanwhile,
Leafs Nation looks on as Garret Sparks prepares for his first NHL start.
The Leafs begin their 2015-16 season dedicated to day-over-day
improvement. Despite a string of early losses, General Manager Lou
Lamoriello is pleased with how the team has responded to coach Babcock’s
system. Through a mix of hard work and solid workmanlike performances ,
the Leafs enter November looking more and more like a team to be
reckoned with.
After missing the playoffs for the ninth time in ten years, Toronto
Maple Leafs President Brendan Shanahan knew he needed to make a series
of organizational and cultural changes. From the additions of coach
Mike Babcock and GM Lou Lamoriello, to the 2015 Draft and the Leafs’
training camp in Halifax, Shanahan talks about the team’s new blueprint
for long-term success.
