Mike Babcock

Could Mike Babcock return to Hockeytown to coach Detroit Red Wings?

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Could Mike Babcock return to Hockeytown to be the next head coach of the Detroit Red Wings? It’s official, Jeff Blashill will not be the head coach of the Red Wings for the 2022-23 NHL season and GM Steve Yzerman has been charged with the task of finding the person who will lead this team … Read more

Mike Babcock once again addresses past controversy with Johan Franzen

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Former Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock is certainly one of the most successful bench bosses in the history of the sport. He’s the only coach to have been entered into the Triple Gold Club, having won the Stanley Cup, an IIHF World Championship title, and Olympic gold medal (done on two occasions). However, … Read more

Top 5 coaches in Detroit Red Wings history

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The Detroit Red Wings are known for having employed some of the greatest players in NHL history. Household names such as Gordie Howe, Steve Yzerman, Terry Sawchuck, and others are enshrined forever in Red Wings history with their numbers retired, and their multiple accolades are something to behold. Of course, the team has featured some … Read more

Former Detroit Red Wing Chris Chelios admits to chugging beers after being benched by Mike Babcock

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If you followed the career (and post-career) of former Detroit Red Wings defensemen, Chris Chelios, you know he is more than willing to speak his mind. And some of that speaking is pretty darn hilarious! Well, Chelios joined Barstool Sports Spittin’ Chiclets show and he revealed a story about how former Red Wings coach Mike … Read more

Mike Babcock included in list of candidates for latest NHL coaching vacancy

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The New York Rangers continued to clean house this afternoon, firing head coach David Quinn after three seasons on the job. Of course, this comes after their dramatic front-office reshuffling after the decision by controversial team owner James Dolan to dismiss GM Jeff Gorton and popular team president John Davidson. The iconic Original 6 club … Read more

Former NHL All-Star Jeff O’Neill rips Mike Babcock with scathing comments

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It’s no secret that former Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock has an impressive coaching resume. However, his career came under scrutiny following his dismissal by the Toronto Maple Leafs last season. Multiple reports from former (and current) players painted Babcock in a less-than-flattering light regarding his treatment of them and coaching style. One … Read more

Former Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock lands college gig

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Former Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock is reportedly about to land a new coaching gig. Per TSN analyst Darren Dreger, Babcock will be named the head coach of the University of Saskatchewan Huskies next week: Here’s a wild one. Sources say Mike Babcock will be announced head coach of the University of Saskatchewan … Read more

Mike Commodore, fans slam Mike Babcock’s first appearance on NBC Sports

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Former Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs bench boss Mike Babcock has a new gig as an analyst on NBC after 700 NHL coaching victories. But if the initial views of his first appearance on the network are any indication, things may not go so well. His debut came during this afternoon’s tilt between … Read more

Former Red Wings coach Mike Babcock regrets treating Johan Franzen the way he did

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One of the most successful head coaches of the modern NHL era, Babcock guided the upstart Mighty Ducks of Anaheim to within one game of the 2003 Stanley Cup championship. Following his hiring by the Red Wings in 2005, he proceeded to win a total of 458 games in the Motor City that included four … Read more

Former Red Wings coach Mike Babcock hired as an analyst for NBC

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Former Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock has officially landed new employment, though it’s not behind an NHL bench. After NBC announced that analyst Mike Milbury would not be returning to the network after 14 years, Babcock was announced as one of several new hires that include the likes of former players Ryan Callahan … Read more

Mike Babcock will have to wait for another NHL coaching gig

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Former Detroit Red Wings bench boss Mike Babcock will have to wait for another NHL head coaching gig. Embed from Getty Images He had been listed as a “legitimate” candidate for the Washington Capitals head coaching position after interviewing for the formerly vacated position. The Capitals announced that veteran head coach and 2006 Stanley Cup … Read more

Mike Babcock a “legitimate” candidate to land new head coaching gig

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Former Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock could very well soon have himself a new NHL address. Embed from Getty Images According to a report from SportsNet, he’s interviewed with the Washington Capitals for their head coaching position. Washington dismissed coach Todd Reirden earlier this week following a second straight … Read more

Vermont compares newly hired advisor and ex-Red Wings coach Mike Babcock to Bill Belichick and Phil Jackson

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Former Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock has landed a new gig after eight months off after being fired by the Toronto Maple Leafs last November. He’s taken a job as a volunteer advisor for the University of Vermont hockey program. And let’s just say they’re full of praise for him, especially head coach … Read more

Akim Aliu says former Red Wings assistant Bill Peters deserves a second chance

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Former Detroit Red Wings assistant coach Bill Peters resigned as head coach of the Calgary Flames late last year after reports surfaced of past racial insensitivity towards a former player. Embed from Getty Images Nigerian-born defenseman Akim Aliu alleged that Peters used racial slurs against him when the two were with the AHL’s Rockford Ice … Read more

Former NHL defenseman Mike Commodore sounds off on Red Wings for Deadline Day

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Former NHL defenseman Mike Commodore isn’t shy about making this thoughts known via social media. He’s perhaps best known in his post-hockey career for his absolute hatred of former Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock. Embed from Getty Images He’s been active on his Twitter account today for the NHL Trade Deadline, and he’s now … Read more