Michael Pachla: The cost for Mike Babcock, a third round pick, plus a big contract While checking out Dylan Larkin at the World's, Babcock will also be seeing Jack Eichel firsthand.

It's possible they may not want him back. Old guard is moving on and the young guys may need a fresh face. Why pay Babcock 5 or 6 mil a year when for a fraction of that you can promote Blashill and have it wind up being better for you long term.

It's possible they may not want him back. Old guard is moving on and the young guys may need a fresh face. Why pay Babcock 5 or 6 mil a year when for a fraction of that you can promote Blashill and have it wind up being better for you long term.
- Sabresfan-365

I don't think they would have offered him that much if that was the case. I think it's simply a matter of the fact that they have a price that they are willing to pay and they came forward with it.

true that...it really seems like they'll be parting ways

I don't think they would have offered him that much if that was the case. I think it's simply a matter of the fact that they have a price that they are willing to pay and they came forward with it.
- buffalofan19

unless they knew some team would offer more

I don't think they would have offered him that much if that was the case. I think it's simply a matter of the fact that they have a price that they are willing to pay and they came forward with it.
- buffalofan19

It makes him look like the bad guy, which is what you want.

If they lowball the offer it comes off as a sign of disrespect. If they offer him a contract that makes him the highest paid coach in the nhl (yet probably not the highest offer he gets) and he still walks, you can play the "hey we tried our best" card.

Please somebody take Babcock. I'm so tired of that overrated (frank)

Good article. I think its very good that babs will get the chance to see eichel play in person. What coach wouldnt want to be working with eichel?

Good article. I think its very good that babs will get the chance to see eichel play in person. What coach wouldnt want to be working with eichel?
- ASU_Sabres14

A coach that would have the chance to work with McDavid.

A coach that would have the chance to work with McDavid.
- Mr_Underwood

A coach that would have the chance to work with McDavid.
- Mr_Underwood

Please somebody take Babcock. I'm so tired of that overrated (frank)
- Mr_Underwood

patience, my friend...in two weeks or so, it'll all be over for anyone outside of the team he ends up coaching

A coach that would have the chance to work with McDavid.
- Mr_Underwood

that one's worth a double whopper and two stacks of oreo's

that one's worth a double whopper and two stacks of oreo's
- Michael Pachla

If only I could get oreo's from BK.

patience, my friend...in two weeks or so, it'll all be over for anyone outside of the team he ends up coaching
- Michael Pachla

Well I've been putting up with this guy for 10 years now.

Well I've been putting up with this guy for 10 years now.
- Mr_Underwood

another whopper

another whopper
- Michael Pachla

Well I've been putting up with this guy for 10 years now.

Best winning percentage in the last 10 years. That must of been terrible for you.

Pach - been a while since I expressed how impressed I am with every one of these blogs. Thanks again for the work.

Babcock wold be very interesting. I think he becomes the draw for the free agent signings that make TMGM's "two draft turnaround" a possibility.

The teardown acquires the picks, and the last two drafts stocks the shelves with youngins.

The picks and prospects make the trades possible - like Kane and Bogo.

Now we need to be able to acheive success in the Free Agent Market: we have the facilities, we have the pocketbook, we just need the system and the credibility in the league to draw the talent.

Ooh Ah - Sabres on a Warpath!

I dont understand the 3rd round pick to detroit thing.is that because he would be going to another team while still technically under contract? If thats the case, why not just wait until his contract expires to ink him? I assume its a good faith thing for allowing a team to speak to him now?

I dont understand the 3rd round pick to detroit thing.is that because he would be going to another team while still technically under contract? If thats the case, why not just wait until his contract expires to ink him? I assume its a good faith thing for allowing a team to speak to him now?
- seedy

That would be my assumption. However I would rather give up the pick if it means knowing who my coach is BEFORE the draft. I think that is pretty important.

That would be my assumption. However I would rather give up the pick if it means knowing who my coach is BEFORE the draft. I think that is pretty important.
- Stripes77

We obviously have picks at our disposal. Just thought it was kind of demending for a team that doesnt have a lot of leverage if he doesnt want to stay with them...

We obviously have picks at our disposal. Just thought it was kind of demending for a team that doesnt have a lot of leverage if he doesnt want to stay with them...
- seedy

It's like trading the UFA rights to a team like what happened with Ehrhoff (twice)

-Trade Larrsson, Grigorenko, & the NYI first rd pick to Colorado; for Ryan O'Riley,

-Sign UFA Justin Williams @ 3 yrs/$5 mill per yr,



And Babcock might actually consider the idea!

Fasching Returning to Minnetsota for Another Year

http://blog.startribune.c...r-another-year/303110971/