Babcock doesn’t expect a Maple Leafs captain next season

Mike Babcock spoke about the importance of being a captain and that he doesn’t expect to have one next season.

Sportsnet Staff April 10, 2016, 12:37 PM

The Toronto Maple Leafs concluded their regular season with a 5-1 loss Saturday to the New Jersey Devils.

With the loss, the Maple Leafs finished 30th overall and guaranteed themselves the best chance of winning the draft lottery.

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On Sunday, the team conducted its year-end locker cleanout and media availability.

Here’s a roundup of what was said by head coach Mike Babcock, GM Lou Lamoriello and the players:

Brendan Shanahan on #leafs season: "The ship is at least turned in the right direction."

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) April 10, 2016

Mike Babcock doesn't expect the #leafs to have a captain next season.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) April 10, 2016

Mike Babcock says it's "crazy" how much punishment #leafs fans have taken "and they're still with us."

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) April 10, 2016

Mike Babcock on #leafs playoffs: "I know we're going to get there but I just don't know what the timeline is."

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) April 10, 2016

Lou Lamoriello calls the long term health status of Joffrey Lupul "an unknown." Acknowledges that Stephane Robidas' career "may be over."

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) April 10, 2016

Leo Komarov is likely headed to the IIHF World Hockey Championship to represent Finland.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) April 10, 2016

Brooks Laich came out of his exit meeting with Babcock/Lamoriello believing he'll be back with #leafs next year.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) April 10, 2016

Brooks Laich says he's going to try not to be glued to the #caps games in playoffs. "I don't know how that's going to go yet."

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) April 10, 2016

Mike Babcock: "I like the position we're in better than a lot of teams in the National Hockey League. A lot."

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) April 10, 2016