Morgan33 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Mike Babcock is apparently making a decision within the week according to nhl.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBubba Posted May 17, 2015 Author Share Posted May 17, 2015 Mike Babcock is apparently making a decision within the week according to nhl.comAccording to Bob McKenzie, he's narrowed it down to Detroit, Buffalo, and Toronto. Though I'd love to see him join the Leafs, the smart decision would be to stay put. Nobody cares about your humungous-big signature. PotD: 29/1/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youcan'tseeme Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 As far as Babcock goes of course I want him in Toronto. But I really just cannot grasp what would posses him to even consider the Sabres? With McDavid different story, but like really? Detroit will ways trump Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 As far as Babcock goes of course I want him in Toronto. But I really just cannot grasp what would posses him to even consider the Sabres? With McDavid different story, but like really? Detroit will ways trump Buffalo. There's going to be a giant check in Buffalo, and with less wackiness than in Toronto. Plus, they're ready to start improving in a big way right now. Toronto is probably not done being bad, and he may think Detroit's window is closing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youcan'tseeme Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 As far as Babcock goes of course I want him in Toronto. But I really just cannot grasp what would posses him to even consider the Sabres? With McDavid different story, but like really? Detroit will ways trump Buffalo. There's going to be a giant check in Buffalo, and with less wackiness than in Toronto. Plus, they're ready to start improving in a big way right now. Toronto is probably not done being bad, and he may think Detroit's window is closing.The check will be equal or greater in Toronto or Detroit. His legacy won't mean much more of anything by winning in Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 The rumor I've heard is that Detroit's max offer is around $4.5M; Buffalo and Toronto will both probably offer considerably more. He would be a hockey god for bringing the Cup back to Toronto, but then you have to deal with the circus. I think he'll always be in Scotty Bowman's shadow somewhat in Detroit without the three Cups. Buffalo is the kind of place where a good Canadian boy can buy his family a McMansion in the suburbs for $600K, get to work in 20 minutes, and send his kids to good schools. Babcock has often said he needs to get his wife on board with the decision; I don't think she gives a crap about his "legacy". It's a good hockey market with a lot of talent coming down the pike. Honestly, I'd say Buffalo has at least as good of a chance at winning a Cup in the next 5ish years as Detroit does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Granted this was written by a local beat writer, but it confirms that he's only met with Buffalo and Toronto, though he's likely received an offer from Phila. speaking to those close to Babcock and other interested parties, many think he has narrowed his choice down to the Flyers or the Red Wings. http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/flyers/20150517_Mike_Babcock__Flyers__top_choice_for_coach__vows_job_search_nearly_over.html "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 He would be a hockey god for bringing the Cup back to Toronto, but then you have to deal with the circus.Canada: forever searching for the side door to eternity ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Reportedly, only the Sabres and the Leafs have filed paperwork to speak with Babcock before his contract expires.http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/maple-leafs-sabres-in-pursuit-of-mike-babcock/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted May 17, 2015 Share Posted May 17, 2015 Reportedly, only the Sabres and the Leafs have filed paperwork to speak with Babcock before his contract expires.http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/maple-leafs-sabres-in-pursuit-of-mike-babcock/I thought Detroit let everyone talk to him before it expired? According to the article I posted, the price is a 3rd round pick to Detroit as compensation for signing him. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Reportedly, only the Sabres and the Leafs have filed paperwork to speak with Babcock before his contract expires.http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/maple-leafs-sabres-in-pursuit-of-mike-babcock/I thought Detroit let everyone talk to him before it expired? According to the article I posted, the price is a 3rd round pick to Detroit as compensation for signing him.I think it's paperwork filed with the league for the new compensation rules. I'm not sure if it means no other teams met with him, or if media is blowing it out of proportion. I'm sure they'd never do that, though. It could be you have to file the paperwork before you meet with an executive who is under contract to another team, or it could be a formality that can be filled out in five minutes if a deal is imminent after already talking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan33 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Its going to take more than 1 season to turn things around in Buffalo. He's definitely better off staying put. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorinK92 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Dave Hakstol to become the next head coach of the Flyers. He spent the past 10 years coaching North Dakota, getting to the frozen four in 6 of those seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayMac Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Dave Hakstol to become the next head coach of the Flyers. He spent the past 10 years coaching North Dakota, getting to the frozen four in 6 of those seasons.Hextall said that he wanted a someone who could coach young talent. I guess there is no one more qualified at that than a college coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGM13 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 His name also sounds a bit like Hextall. GO OILERS-GO BLUE JAYS-GO ESKIMOS-GO COLTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youcan'tseeme Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 His name also sounds a bit like Hextall.He's the less good version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 As far as Babcock goes of course I want him in Toronto. But I really just cannot grasp what would posses him to even consider the Sabres? With McDavid different story, but like really? Detroit will ways trump Buffalo.There's going to be a giant check in Buffalo, and with less wackiness than in Toronto. Plus, they're ready to start improving in a big way right now. Toronto is probably not done being bad, and he may think Detroit's window is closing.The check will be equal or greater in Toronto or Detroit. His legacy won't mean much more of anything by winning in Buffalo.are you kidding? Buffalo famously hasn't won anything since the Bills in the early 60's. If he brings a championship to that city they'll love him forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBubba Posted May 18, 2015 Author Share Posted May 18, 2015 McLennan to Edmonton. Nobody cares about your humungous-big signature. PotD: 29/1/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 As far as Babcock goes of course I want him in Toronto. But I really just cannot grasp what would posses him to even consider the Sabres? With McDavid different story, but like really? Detroit will ways trump Buffalo.There's going to be a giant check in Buffalo, and with less wackiness than in Toronto. Plus, they're ready to start improving in a big way right now. Toronto is probably not done being bad, and he may think Detroit's window is closing.The check will be equal or greater in Toronto or Detroit. His legacy won't mean much more of anything by winning in Buffalo.are you kidding? Buffalo famously hasn't won anything since the Bills in the early 60's. If he brings a championship to that city they'll love him forever. He could also one-up Scotty Bowman. Buffalo is the only place Bowman coached that he never won a Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGM13 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 MacLennan to Edmonton.I'm not sure I like that. GO OILERS-GO BLUE JAYS-GO ESKIMOS-GO COLTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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