OMMF Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim have a head-coaching vacancy.TSN has learned that Mike Babcock has officially turned down the Mighty Ducks' offer of a one-year contract extension and sources say now that Babcock has indicated he won't be returning to Anaheim, he is headed to the Detroit Red Wings as their new head coach.Babcock had a deadline of Thursday to accept or reject new Ducks' GM Brian Burke's offer of a one-year extension. Babcock had asked for a week to test the open market and has apparently found a multi-year position with the Red Wings. Sources say Babcock informed the Ducks Wednesday night he would not be returning. http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?ID=129813 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilbert Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Babcock is a good coach. I had a chance to talk to him at an open house for season tickets for Cincinnati Mighty Ducks a few years ago. Signature intentionally left blank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted July 8, 2005 Share Posted July 8, 2005 Wow didnt the Red Wings have a coach.I tell you when the NHL starts next season it will be cant tell the players without a program. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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