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
According to a report from NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Detroit Red Wings are expected to pursue Toronto Maple Leafs center, Zach Hyman. “Don’t know if it still works, but Toronto liked Tyler Bertuzzi this season — moving elsewhere when it became obvious he wasn’t going to be healthy. Barring a major change, Zach Hyman … Read more
According to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Toronto Maple Leafs could possibly target Detroit Red Wings F Tyler Bertuzzi. In order for the Maple Leafs to get Bertuzzi, you can expect that Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman would look for a very solid return as he was an All-Star in 2020 and has a bright … Read more
Former Detroit Red Wings forward Martin Lapointe endeared himself to fans in the Motor City with his hard-nosed play, his knack for scoring key goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and his willingness to defend his teammates. Of course, he also was more than happy to drop the gloves when the occasion required, as Toronto’s … Read more
For the 1st time since 1979, hockey fans were treated to a playoff matchup between the Canadian Original 6 rivals Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens in a series that went the distance – but it was how it happened that had the hockey world abuzz. The Canadiens were able to pull off the massive … Read more
The Montreal Canadiens pulled off a monumental on Monday night, coming back from a 3-1 series deficit against the rival Toronto Maple Leafs and putting the exclamation point in the form of a Game 7 victory on the road, once again tearing the hearts out of Leafs fans everywhere. The Leafs have not won a … Read more
Death, taxes, and the Toronto Maple Leafs choking in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The trend continued tonight, as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Leafs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto by a 3-1 final score in Game 7 of their Round 1 Stanley Cup Playoffs series, ensuring that the Maple Leafs still have yet to win … Read more
It was a turnover just inside the Montreal Canadiens blue line that paved the way for a dramatic overtime winner that extended their season. Nick Suzuki buried the game winning goal at 59 seconds of overtime, converting on a 2-on-0 rush with Cole Caulfield and keeping them alive in a must-win situation against the Toronto … Read more
The hockey world is being treated to the first Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup between the historic Original 6 rivals Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs, and so far, the series has lived up to the hype as the teams are tied at 1-1 through two games. We’re in Game 3 at Belle Centre in Montreal … Read more
In the video which you are about to see, which took place in 1986 during a matchup between the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs, Bob Probert got into it with Bob McGill of the Leafs, and rather than fighting with his hands, Probert decided to use his head…literally. Watch as Probert loses his … Read more
The first playoff series between the Original 6 rival Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens has already gotten off to a scary start. Maple Leafs captain John Tavares was accidentally struck in the head by the knee of Canadiens forward Corey Perry, causing Tavares immediate distress. Team trainers soon motioned for additional help as it … Read more
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
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
History was made today as the Detroit Red Wings announced that forward Dylan Larkin has officially succeeded the retired Henrik Zetterberg as the 37th captain in team history. As he enters his 6th NHL season, Larkin has enjoyed several personal successes on the ice for a team that hasn’t enoyed too many in recent years. … Read more
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
Former Detroit Red Wings forward Martin Lapointe was as tough as they come. Not only did he score timely playoff goals, but he absolutely knew how to throw his weight around, and dropped the gloves to stand up for himself and his teammates. Embed from Getty Images Let’s throw it back to an Original 6 … Read more
