Let the Mike Babcock Watch Begin!

[lobo1969]

I saw somewhere (or may have read it, I cant remember) that Babcock wants to personally visit each city and spend some time there before making any decisions. He is currently over in the Czech Republic watching the World's and after he returns he will do his "tour", so to say. The Edmonton Oilers may not be willing to wait that long and is looking to close a deal with Todd McLellan.

Don't be surprised to see the Oilers have their new Head Coach named before Babcock makes up his mind.

Looks like Elliotte Friedman would agree.

[Axeman33]

Looks like Elliotte Friedman would agree.

Ya i just finished reading that too. And it wasn't on the 30 Thoughts were I read that earlier. Funny though that I read this after posting that.

[The Black Panther]

If a challenge is what he wants(and $$$ to boot) Toronto may be on the agenda.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/m...-with-babcock/

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If a challenge is what he wants(and $$$ to boot) Toronto may be on the agenda.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/maple-leafs-get-permission-to-speak-with-babcock/

[Bomm Bastic]

Welp, Babbers made the rounds w/the Pegulas today http://www.diebytheblade.com/2015/5/...-today-per-wgr touring the Harbor Center. If anyone can convince Babcock to be the Sabres bench boss it's Terry Pegula. Obviously, money won't be an issue. Babcock holds the cards. Should be an interesting few weeks.

[Mr. Guru]

Pretty interesting.

No coach in the modern expansion era has won the cup with two different teams.

[rainydrinkwater]

Here's an interesting read.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sport...ticle24380450/

Kelly: Why do we think Mike Babcock is the NHL's best coach?

While he’s being squired across the continent like a visiting monarch, everyone dropping to their knees as he enters the rink, we’ve all decided Mike Babcock is the best coach in hockey. Not “one of” or “arguably.” Just the best, full-stop.

Why is that?...

[newfcollins]

Pretty interesting.

No coach in the modern expansion era has won the cup with two different teams.

Depends on when the modern expansion era started, but Bowman won cups with pittsburgh and Detroit in the 90s.

[Mr. Guru]

6 years 36M deal.....head coach for Toronto........my opinion

[Bomm Bastic]

6 years 36M deal.....head coach for Toronto........my opinion

That was the number and term on the rumored Sabres offer.

[Mr. Guru]

ok than 6 years 40M

ahaha

[Bomm Bastic]

ok than 6 years 40M

ahaha

Oh yeah...?!

[Big Ev]

That was the number and term on the rumored Sabres offer.

that's just ******ed. No coach is worth that

[ericdaoust]

I have it on good authority that teams from other sports are showing interest in Babcock.

[Loch]

That was the number and term on the rumored Sabres offer.

... to Leino?

(sorry Sabres fans!)

[ericdaoust]

... to Leino?

(sorry Sabres fans!)

No, Ehrhoff.