Don't look now, Toronto is getting hot when it matters.

All of a sudden Babcock changes the lines putting Marner with Marleau and Kadri. He also pulled Matt Martin in favour of speedy Kapanen and the results? Scarry. All season fans criticized Babcock for his stubborn use of vets and his line combinations. Was he framing some of the vets for trade? Did Kapanen really need more time? We may never know. What we do know is a few minor alterations have had huge consequences as Toronto is suddenly hot right when it matters most. Last night Toronto impressed everyone beating the much vaunted Tampa Bay Lightning. Toronto has been kicking everyone except red hot Boston Bruins/ Rask and suddenly Lou will be looking for help down the stretch. Why? Because one very important sign is the play of a team down the stretch when the games matter and get toughest. In the past the Leafs consistently wilted now at the speed of light falling backwards in loss after loss. They would even invent new ways to lose. Last night, once again the difference was goaltending but we could say that since November, and many teams ride hot goaltending into the playoffs. Montreal even built their team around it but then couldn't get Price to help score as well. What is my point? When the playoffs start look at which teams have been hot down the last third such as 2 Time Stanley Cup Pittsburgh. The good teams know, and have always known that is when the games matter and the good teams gel and start to build momentum. The real season starts with the playoffs and right now the Leafs look top 5. It is now upto Lou as Babcock has done his magic and wants help. Babcock has forced Lou's hand and so have the Leafs, we are buyers!