head coach Mike Babcock is in an unfamiliar position. Hes helming the last-place team in the NHL, one that just sold off a good portion of its veterans without bringing back much immediate help. Toronto isnt going to be good and may not be good for a few years as it rebuilds, but the frustration boiled over Thursday night.It wasnt the players that Babcock was upset at, though. His ire was directed entirely at the officials following Torontos 2-1 lo s to the . Considering both goals Minnesota scored came on the power play and the Wild did not get whistled for a single penalty all game, you might even be able to understand Babcocks frustration.First, the Maple Leafs head coach let the refs have it after the Wild scored the eventual winner on a power play following a questionable call against . That resulted in Babcock getting a minor penalty, putting Minnesota on the power play Dante Exum Jersey again.After the game, Babcock was still fuming over the penalty imbalance and directed some pointed criticism at the men in stripes.I think we got ripped off big time today, Babcock said during his postgame pre s conference. Two teams played real hard. There wasnt much between the two. I took a penalty. We shot one over the gla s. We took two others and they couldnt find one against Minnesota . I dont get it. Makes no sense to me. Jordan Clarkson Jersey And then Babcock dropped the kind of line that referees just bristle at. The other thing I know is the people didnt pay to watch them play, they paid to watch the players, Babcock said.He was asked another question about the penalties in question, but he wouldnt go any further in depth.Whats next? Its a joke, he said to move on.You can see his full remarks from after the game here:Following the roster fire sale of veteran players, the Leafs are tanking in the sense that they did what they had to do for their rebuild. They're not going to be able to compete at a very high level, but that doesnt mean Babcock is on board with losing out. Hes going to try and squeeze as much out of the players he has to get wins. Losing close games, even when theres really nothing to play for, is still going to sting for a competitor like Babcock.That said, he may be hearing from the league about his comments, especially after using the words ripped off about the guys calling the game.
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