Internationally, McCabe competed for Canada, winning gold medals at the 1997 World Championships, 1994 and 1995 World Junior Championships and the 1992 Pacific Cup. The refs seemed to go for Mike Milbury's well-planned tirade about the ''can-opener'' stick tactics of Bryan McCabe. But I hope at some point he gets to represent the Islanders again. Chicklets – teeth. But, he is defence and he's not doing his job.Ryan Bonner, Scarborough, Leafs are better off without Ferguson. Although I've been a Leaf fan for 44 years this present edition of the team has me tuning out.Stuart Sutton, London, Ont. Previously, McCabe was regarded as a hard working defenceman who made mistakes. He was hip checked by the goalie net, he was doing the flamingo stance on the Islanders' goal while the guy who scored was standing a foot in front of him, and he scored on his own net to win the game for Buffalo.Maurice can talk all he wants about his offensive numbers, but he ain't no Bobby Orr. Bryan McCabe, now a Florida Panther, anticipates being booed by you, by us, the Toronto Maple Leafs faithful, in his return to the Air Canada Centre tonight. McCabe was also shown lifting his stick between the legs of several opposing forwards, a move commonly called a "can opener." He has become a great triggerman on the power play where he can use his … to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about Find it everywhere now! Even though it is too early to tell, it really doesn't seem like playoff hopes are high. While in junior, McCabe was a member of three gold medal-winning Canadian teams, the first of which was at the 1992 Pacific Cup in Japan. We asked what is wrong with Leafs defenceman Bryan McCabe? But...he's paid more than Jaromir Jagr and Chris Pronger. Yeah, McCabe hasn't been very good lately, but who is better? presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution [2] He scored 57 points in 82 games the following season. After his 19-goal, 49-assist season in 2005-06, he became $28 million (U.S.) richer after signing a new contract. Today we can note that a scoreboard has been installed. McCabe met his wife Roberta, a native of Long Island, during his stint with the New York Islanders, and together they have two daughters and one son. Then the guys talk about the Bryan McCabe can-opener (35:00), how teachers are underrated AF (44:00), and the Golden Knights trying to trade Max Patches (49:00). If only the fans could get off his back, and allow him some freedom to do his job, he would be a huge advantage because he IS a good defenceman. ... We always focus on the blue mohawk, the can opener and the own goal, but Caber was a true top-pairing NHL defenceman for a stretch of time. Bryan McCabe scored twice in regulation and Nathan Horton had the lone goal in a shootout for the Panthers, who beat Tampa Bay 4-3 on Tuesday night. Bryan McCabe (born June 8, 1975) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in over 1,000 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) playing for the New York Islanders, Vancouver Canucks, Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers and New York Rangers. The one and only thing that is wrong with Bryan McCabe is money. The can-opener. Then the guys talk about the Bryan McCabe can-opener (35:00), how teachers are underrated AF (44:00), and the Golden Knights trying to trade Max Patches (49:00). You cannot expect one guy just because he is making a large salary to carry everyone on the team. Here is only one thing, fundamentally, that is "wrong" with Bryan McCabe. The real issue is that he (and the whole team, for that matter) is not scoring on the PP. Find it everywhere now! McCabe was packaged with Vancouver's first-round draft pick in 2000 in exchange for Chicago's first-round pick in 1999. McCabe was named team captain of the Florida Panthers on September 23, 2009, and on November 6, 2009, he played in his 1,000th game in the NHL. McCabe should have never been signed for the large money contract that he received from JFJ. Bryan’s been a target at times in Toronto because the Leafs gave him a big contract and he’s not as smooth as Borje Salming. And also the Leafs championship mentality, all-time tough guys, and the new media world (1:04:00). The truth is somewhere in the middle. 252. Leave Bryan alone. Steve Smith apologized to the fans, why can't McCabe? The real problem with the Leafs is the general manager. McCabe really is a defensive liability for the Leafs. Once the "can-opener" was banned, he became mostly useless. Has a good shot from the point. Everyone take a deep breath and put their axes down. Nick Kypreos then joins the show to chat about his new book; Undrafted: Hockey, Family, and What It Takes to Be a Pro. Is the coaching staff insisting on basic defensive play? Here we have a NHL calibre defencemen, without question, worthy NOT of 25+ minutes every night, worthy NOT of the $28+ million dollar contract, worth NOT of first line defensive duties. Teams adjusted and McCabe turned back into a mortal, though not before negotiating a big contract. A 7 million dollar dud!Tom Runic, Toronto. He is just not worth it. IT might even be easier to squeeze an ounce of effort out of Oleg Kvasha than it was wringing the Game 3 coaching plan from Islanders coach Peter Laviolette. Following McCabe's career year, on June 28, 2006, he signed a five-year, $28.75 million contract extension with Toronto that included a no-movement clause. When NHL play resumed the following season, McCabe emerged with a career-high 19 goals, 49 assists and 68 points in 73 games with the Maple Leafs. In the dying seconds of overtime against the Buffalo Sabres on October 15, 2007, McCabe scored in his own net; the goal was credited to Paul Gaustad. Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com, The Toronto Star and thestar.com, each property of Toronto Star Posted by 8 months ago. What other fan base would put up with sub par playing, mega dollar pay cheques and $182 gold seats, and they aren't even the most expensive seats.Just like any other player on the team, they play bad, the fans will let you know, when you play better, you get cheers. I don't care if a defensemen knots 90 points a year if he is not responsible in his own end he worthless. ... that is "wrong" with Bryan McCabe. Lets think long term instead of putting the blame on scapegoats and get rid of the man incharge...Pat Quinn did a hell of a better job.April Goode, Toronto. Brydges, Ont. They'll tease their fans by waiting until the 3 p.m. Tuesday deadline before submitting their roster to the league. This is a team problem.Ian McPherson, Cornwall, Ont. “There’s a huge shift in the sport of hockey right now, where a new generation of young players are bringing more speed, skill and creativity to the game than we’ve ever seen,” said Sean … Presently, he is viewed as an over-paid, under-skilled, and un-apologetic waste of salary cap room. Ferguson and McCabe should both be gone...if anybody will take McCabe.Jim Kozlich, Sudbury, Ont. They are both good at doing one thing, and one thing only; and not worth the money. First line defense men carry the weight of the dollars they earn in plus/minus. That is also part of his defensive zone coverage strategy, which we refer to as "Statue Defence. Good for you, Bryan and thanks for all those goals.Iain Wood, Cardiff, Wales, The answer is simple it is time to leave, McCabe was a 90s defenceman , with the new NHL where speed is the key he has to adjust his game, and he cannot. Another new addition is NHL THREES which adds an arcade feel to the hockey mode with quicker action and more room on the ice. Close. Newspapers Limited, One Yonge Street, 4th floor, Toronto, ON, M5E 1E6. He seems to trip on himself a lot, especially skating backwards. After one and a half seasons in Medicine Hat, he was traded to the Spokane Chiefs. Chucking the knuckles – hockey fight. Find it everywhere now! The under-18 tournament was in just its second year of what is now known as the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament. Would you let the general manager of the opposing team run the officiating in the Super Bowl, or be the umpires in the World Series? Republication or distribution of this content is It's not just McCabe! The defence looks terrible. [3] McCabe was the focus of numerous trade rumours during the 2007–08 season, and on September 2, 2008, he was ultimately traded to the Florida Panthers (along with a fourth-round draft pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft) in exchange for defenceman Mike Van Ryn.[4]. He can only play his position on the opposition's side of the ice. If McCabe is lucky, he may realize a similar fate.Aaron Grover, Whitby, Ont. [That’s McCabe’s] signature move. Bryan McCabe Is extremely aggressive in the defensive zone. Dude was good. And also the Leafs championship mentality, all-time tough guys, and the new media world (1:04:00). Knows when to pinch in from the back end. at the 1994 and 1995 World Junior Championships. Why would you trade Bryan McCabe? Bryan McCabe became a Toronto Maple Leaf on October 2,200 after being trade from the Chicago Blackhawks for Alexander Karpovtsev and a fourth round pick. To order Tim Denommee, Mount Albert, Ont. Poor Larry Murphy was good enough to play for a Cup winner that season, but not good enough to play for our Leafs. McCabe moved to Calgary, Alberta, at a young age and spent the majority of his minor hockey career playing in the Calgary area. With some fast, defence-oriented players to complement him, McCabe's inclination to attack and poor defensive play would be covered up to a great extent.Andrew Stoeten, Toronto. What has McCabe done this year to warrant 5.5 million. I didn't think so.Ang C., Brampton. Once the "can-opener" was banned, he became mostly useless.Tim Denommee, Mount Albert, Ont. My suggestion, if you can't trade him, turn him into a third-line winger. Darcy Tucker and Tie Domi know all about the Toronto premium and have cashed in on it. So let's all hope that the PP starts clicking and McCabe's point production can once again start overshadowing his defense-gaffs.Jonathan Yeh, Montreal, There is nothing wrong with Bryan McCabe. rights reserved. And also the Leafs championship mentality, all-time tough guys, and the new media world (1:04:00). Toronto fans are just that, FANs, short for FANATICS. It's unacceptable for the money he's getting.James Booth, Ajax, Ont. This situation we're in shouldn't be about McCabe. There is nothing wrong with Bryan McCabe. Islanders winger Shawn Bates has his feet swept out from under him by the stick of a diving Bryan McCabe. Bryan McCabe had a breakthrough season last year, but with the new rules he may need more than a can opener to stop opposing teams forwards. He is the whipping boy for those long suffering fans who still believe that there will be a Stanley Cup parade this spring.Angelo Anselmo, Cochrane, Ont. Since 2017, McCabe has been the director of player personnel with the Florida Panthers.[8]. It's appropriate that Halloween is coming up because Bryan McCabe has turned into Bryan Macabre.Cosimo Vecchiarelli, Toronto. Believe me, Bryan McCabe is the least of our problems. There is a reason why the team is right at the cap and yet will likely need a miracle to make the playoffs.Derek Parkin, Ottawa, Well, I guess there are two extremes. He was wrongly made into a top flight defenceman by the media & the Leafs, when he is really mid range on the defence depth chart all of his career. r/leafs by the numbers #24: Bryan McCabe was a staple on the leafs blue line for 7 of his 15 NHL seasons, putting up 83 goals and 214 assists, placing him 6th in defensive points. October 26, 2005 TORONTO (CP) - Bryan McCabe took the long and winding road, to be sure, but he's finally playing the role of stud defenceman many had projected for him a decade ago. He’s also taken some shots on the Island because of the “Can Opener” stuff from the ’02 playoffs. The Leafs wouldn't make the mistake of overpaying someone, their management is much to savvy.Has anyone checked the ends zones of Giant Stadium?Jim Niblock, Perth, Ont. He doesn't have a clue of how to put a winning team together. Treated like a vagrant? McCabe had a half season in the "new" NHL where he scored a heap of powerplay goals as defending teams struggled with the new size of their own zone. I call it the Toronto premium. Nick Kypreos then joins the show to chat about his new book; Undrafted: Hockey, Family, and What It Takes to Be a Pro. Besides assisting the opposing team, who is he helping? The other extreme is to say that nothing's wrong, he's just going through a cold period, and feeling pressured to live up to his big contract. Enough said. It’s a (expletive) penalty. McCabe, however, has nothing but fond memories of Toronto and with good reason. Can log an abundance of minutes and feasts on the power play. One is to say the problem is that he's just an overrated, overpaid "defenceman". Once drafted, he returned to the Chiefs in 1993–94 and put up a junior career-high 84 points in 64 games. (Before last night, Coach Maurice would not have had to specify which net!) He played one-and-a-half seasons with the Canucks before being traded to the Chicago Blackhawks on the day of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft in a bid by Canucks general manager Brian Burke to draft Daniel and Henrik Sedin second and third overall, respectively. He dished out big hits, scored and assisted … Bryan McCabe (born June 8, 1975) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in over 1,000 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) playing for the New York Islanders, Vancouver Canucks, Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Florida Panthers and New York Rangers. … Obviously if employed correctly this move can manipulate an … He scored on his own net in overtime. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Bryan McCabe. Either the Leafs put him on power play only (even that, he gave up the puck too easily) or they have to find a way to move him.Raymond Chan, Markham, Nothing is wrong with McCabe. In 2000–01, McCabe began a seven-season tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he played the majority of his career. It's a mess from the top down.Rick Baldesarra, Woodbridge. JFJ bought the deke. If Maurice could, I am sure he would order McCabe to stand on the offensive blue line and each time the puck comes his way, to take his patent one-timer and direct it at the net. He must be locked in a trunk somewhere, whoever is wearing 24 now can't play hockey. Something is wrong!Dave Kearney, Antigonish, N.S. permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com. Crosby had him running around all over the place, Crosby was the car with a twinky attached to its spoiler and McCabe was the fat kid chasing hopelessly behind him.Ahmed Amirat, Scarborough, Can't play defence, having trouble shooting the puck on the powerplay, having trouble scoring, giving the puck away either in his own zone or in the offensive zone. When it comes to playing defence, McCabe is at a loss. Sure if he was an offenseman then maybe he'd be excused for some of his misfortune on the ice. Not hitting or punishing anyone out there on the ice anymore. To order copies of Bryan McCabe’s ‘can opener’ move to trip players was wrong and was banned, but 2 years ago in the playoffs no-one seemed to notice the Bruins’ Charlie McAvoy pulling the same move, just slightly more discreetly. Near the beginning of the season, McCabe was recognized as the NHL's Offensive Player of the Week for November 13–19, 2005, and was later named as a reserve on Team Canada's 2006 Winter Olympic team in Turin. That summer, he was drafted 40th overall by the New York Islanders in the second round of the 1993 NHL Entry Draft. What's wrong with McCabe is that he made the "mistake" of signing an extravagant contract that was stupidly put in front of him by the Leafs' GM. It's the organization. In 1995–96, McCabe began his NHL career with the Islanders. I'm sure all of you would like to be considered the star of whatever team/line you work for – you reap the benefits & rewards. Bryan McCabe, prior to the lockout, had perfected a defensive strategy I'll be calling the Caber Corkscrew/Can Opener. In McCabe's case, he only does one time snap shot. expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto It wasn't McCabe who allowed 90+ shots in two games. Drafted out of the Western Hockey League (WHL) 40th overall by the New York Islanders in 1993, McCabe competed in the 1995 Memorial Cup and was named to back-to-back WHL First All-Star Teams during his major junior career. Can-opener – maneuver whereby defenceman places stick between an opponent’s legs and turns his body; also known as the “Bryan McCabe” Cherry Picker – player who only remains in the offensive zone without a desire to help out defensively; Jason Spezza. I have said it before signed – he gets more stupid penalties that negatively affect the Leafs than any other player that comes to mind.Gary Bray, Abbotsford, B.C. McCabe, step it up or just leave the team. He is playing the same flawed, mistake-prone defense that he has played for years. He is a number three or four defenceman making top defenceman dollars. As NHL play was suspended due to the 2004–05 lockout, McCabe signed with HV71 of the Swedish Elitserien. On December 21, 2005, McCabe was named as a reserve for Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. By centering one player out and booing him only creates negativity and shows your personal ignorance toward the game.Brian Webb, Hamilton, Ont. 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Maybe McCabe's problem is the supposed Leaf fans at the ACC who boo their own players.Joe Turner, Sarnia, Ont. Nothing. McCabe never deserved the contract he was given, but don't boo McCabe because JFJ is a fool. Assistant capitain? Just when he has found his scoring touch. Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. McCabe announced his retirement from the NHL on February 15, 2012. And after cracking down on hits against players coming around the net…we’re congratulating Tkachuk for doing things right. … And he needs to concentrate on skating big time! I have to give McCabe credit for one thing, he has an amazing agent.Kyle Overton, London, Ont. Bryan McCabe has completely lost his focus out there. He does not deserve to wear the Maple Leaf. [7] Canada would fail to defend its 2002 Olympic gold medal and was eliminated by Russia in the quarter-finals. On October 2, 2000, after a 6-goal, 25-point campaign with the Blackhawks in 1999–2000, McCabe was traded once again to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Alexander Karpovtsev and a fourth-round pick (Vladimir Gusev) in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft. Wozniewski seems to be the best "d" the leafs have, if only because of a process of elimination. "Mark Will, Toronto, He's like David Beckham of LA Galaxy. However, playing in front of the ignorant peons in Toronto means he has to be better than perfect – and this just ain't going to happen.Again, a good player will be sacrificed, due to the abject ignorance of a vociferous minority of those at the games.Roy Anderson, Mt. Chop – slash Time will tell if the Leafs have the guts to buy him out, because if they do Bryan could be an Islander … The same can't be said for the Tampa Bay Lightning. On 3-on-2s or 2-on-1s, he can be seen frantically pointing to the person he wants to have covered. Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. All Teams can carry a maximum of 23 players on their active roster. [9] They live in Delray Beach, Florida, and the family also has a home on Long Island. The thing that makes McCabe look the worst is his price tag, but LEAF NATION needs to point the finger at soemone else for that. McCabe needs to stop pinching in so much! Either choice will suffice.Farheen A., Toronto, McCabe is horrible! Please Coliacovo, get health and stay healthy!Glenn Clarke, Gravenhurst, Ont. He began his NHL career with the Islanders before stints with the Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks. Its pretty much a certainty that Bryan will be leaving town. Nick Kypreos then joins the show to chat about his new book; Undrafted: Hockey, Family, and What It Takes to Be a Pro. Even if you get nothing for them, you have more cap space and fewer headaches.Keith Kaine, White Rock, B.C. He recorded 23 points in his rookie season before being traded to the Vancouver Canucks midway through his third year (along with Todd Bertuzzi and a third-round draft pick in 1998, used to select Jarkko Ruutu) in exchange for Trevor Linden. I can play the same way in the Olympics, but hopefully I can play ... Bryan McCabe and Jason Allison scored for the Maple Leafs, who. McCabe began playing junior hockey with the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League (WHL) in 1991–92. Ozar joins Ice Wolves The Ice Wolves are pleased to announce that 2002 D man Alex Ozar has joined the team. No word yet on when Bryan McCabe’s can opener will also be an option! He is also a one-time Olympian, having represented Canada at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. On February 2, 2006, he was moved from the reserves to the official roster to replace an injured Ed Jovanovski. McCabe found his stride in Toronto and built on a 17-goal, 43-point breakout season in 2001–02 with 53 points two seasons later, culminating in a fourth-place finish in James Norris Memorial Trophy voting Second Team All-Star honours. He's expected to be the #1 defender on a team that has no defence, and he's not up to the job. But, as most football fans know, Hail Mary passes have a way of getting picked off by the opposing team. Here is a sample of reader responses: McCabe should suck it up and get back on his game. He finished the season third overall in points among NHL defencemen, behind Nicklas Lidström and Sergei Zubov. 30 years without a cup and we want to get rid of McCabe? Which player has had the biggest drop-off in their game post-lockout? A page from Lou Lamorello's book might be used: put the players that you realize will not benefit the team in the best manner on waivers. He is physical on the ice loves to throw his trade mark can opener check at the oppostion.He has good offensive abilities. On February 26, 2011, McCabe was traded to the New York Rangers in exchange for forward Tim Kennedy and a third-round draft pick.[5]. The problem is with the Leafs for overpaying for overpaying him. Even Tucker's contract seems generous right now. He makes kneejerk reactions in bouncing from one bad move after another. McCabe needs to work harder and prove that he deserves that contract, because if he doesn't start to do that, Leafs fans will be the first boo-ing him out of here. When a team is making mistake after mistake, you have to look at coaching. The first was his fight with Zdeno Chara ( video ) and the elimination of the can opener as a valid defensive play. [1] He had one goal, no assists, 30 penalty minutes and a –12 rating over ten games. Is he the only one that doesn't understand that he is a huge liabilty?Shane Ladner, Milton, Ont. He completed the 1992–93 season with 60 points in 60 games split between the Tigers and Chiefs. The essence of the move is keep an attacking player from moving in the desired direction. It’s (expletive) illegal. ‘Bryan McCabe had a breakthrough season last year, but with the new rules he may need more than a can opener to stop opposing teams forwards.’ Synonyms rival , opposite, combatant, enemy, antagonistic Here it is, stick between the legs — the can opener — it’s (expletive) … It seems that something isn't getting through to the guys behind the bench seeing as they put (McCabe) up to defending a guy like Sidney Crosby (McCabe was on the ice for the majority of Sid the Kids shifts). As I recall, Wendel Clark started out as a defender, and when he moved up to foward, he found his game.Kevin D., Toronto. He struggled with HV71 and exercised an escape clause in his contract before a game against Södertälje SK, where he was scheduled to be a healthy scratch. Having said he wasn’t necessarily… In his fourth and final year of junior, he was traded to the Brandon Wheat Kings for the remaining 20 games of the 1994–95 season, and he put up a total of 69 points in 62 games and was chosen as a First-Team WHL All-Star. Bobby Orr, without question the most prolific offensive defencemen of all time never had 1 minus season.Steven Jonstone, Toronto. I am not talking about someone who was at the end of the line like Roenick. I believe the problem lies with the coaching staff's inability to get through to all the players that offense is created from good defence. But the day that you don't make that sale, take that opportunity, increase production, or stop that puck, would you want to be shipped off like you've never been any good? "Based on all the injuries, I don't think I have been at games that Sundin was booed and then the next things you know he breaks Leaf organization records and he gets a standing ovation.The respect is there, but it gets handed out very carefully.Pete McPhedran, Toronto. He is channeling the ghosts of Leaf blueliners past who were horrible in their own end. Look at Jason Alison Eric Lindros once dominate in the 90's but are just too slow to keep up.Brian Marto, Brampton, What he doesn't understand is that he is getting paid to do something; anything, to help his team make it to the playoffs. He's McOverpaid!Safi Habib, Bamalea, He is over-paid and under-skilled. Then the guys talk about the Bryan McCabe can-opener (35:00), how teachers are underrated AF (44:00), and the Golden Knights trying to trade Max Patches (49:00). By placing a stick in between a player's legs, in effect you can immobilize any kind of straight forward or lateral movement. 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