Buffalo wowed him

Now he is making sure he is ok leaving Detroit


He created this mess and in 48 hours there will be closure

I think we will like the outcome
- homiedclown

The whole thing is really bizarre. However, his latest comments seem like he is going to have one last chat before breaking up.

I think the winners in all of this are the Oilers. They got a comparable coach at a fraction of the price.

I think the winners in all of this are the Oilers. They got a comparable coach at a fraction of the price.
- Slump Buster

agreed

The whole thing is really bizarre. However, his latest comments seem like he is going to have one last chat before breaking up.

I think the winners in all of this are the Oilers. They got a comparable coach at a fraction of the price.
- Slump Buster

I don't think McLellan has come close to Babcock in terms of post season success, and that's with teams that may well have had more regular season success. That's a problem for me.

Babcock also has the international tourneys where his team's did great things.

He's just better.

Buffalo wowed him

Now he is making sure he is ok leaving Detroit


He created this mess and in 48 hours there will be closure

I think we will like the outcome
- homiedclown

I don't think McLellan has come close to Babcock in terms of post season success, and that's with teams that may well have had more regular season success. That's a problem for me.

Babcock also has the international tourneys where his team's did great things.

He's just better.
- Der Kaiser

Meh. Maybe.definately had better rosters.

I don't think McLellan has come close to Babcock in terms of post season success, and that's with teams that may well have had more regular season success. That's a problem for me.

Babcock also has the international tourneys where his team's did great things.

He's just better.
- Der Kaiser

You could slice it a lot of different ways. Babcock has had marginal success after his original core retired. Also, I saw an article the other day that compared Babcock and Hitchcock. Their records were eerily similar but you don't see people clammoring for Hitch.

Meh. Maybe.definately had better rosters.
- Jeropotato

How ya feelin bout McLellan, Jero.

- Jeropotato

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzt6vlpdZWM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzt6vlpdZWM
- homiedclown

Clap, clap, clap.

per spector

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Given the lack of player trade and free-agent rumors, Babcock’s status takes center stage in the rumor mill. He’s expected to reach a decision on his future before the end of this week. The addition of the Sharks and Blues into the mix adds intrigue to this story, as only a couple of days ago there was apparently limited interest in his services. That came as a surprise to many observers predicting Babcock would be chased by at least half-a-dozen teams.

Babcock initiating talks with the Sharks suggests he’s keen to move on from the Red Wings. He also seems cool to the notion of signing with rebuilding clubs like the Leafs and Sabres. The Blues’ reported interest implies they’re ready to part ways with Hitchcock if a better option can be found. Given the list of suitors, I’d put the Sharks and Blues ahead of the Leafs and Sabres. At least we won’t have to wait long for this drama to be resolved.

per spector

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Given the lack of player trade and free-agent rumors, Babcock’s status takes center stage in the rumor mill. He’s expected to reach a decision on his future before the end of this week. The addition of the Sharks and Blues into the mix adds intrigue to this story, as only a couple of days ago there was apparently limited interest in his services. That came as a surprise to many observers predicting Babcock would be chased by at least half-a-dozen teams.

Babcock initiating talks with the Sharks suggests he’s keen to move on from the Red Wings. He also seems cool to the notion of signing with rebuilding clubs like the Leafs and Sabres. The Blues’ reported interest implies they’re ready to part ways with Hitchcock if a better option can be found. Given the list of suitors, I’d put the Sharks and Blues ahead of the Leafs and Sabres. At least we won’t have to wait long for this drama to be resolved.
- homiedclown

Going to the Sharks doesn't seem to be much of a change from what he's dealing with in Detroit though. Yes, they have some good young talent on the roster, but they have a lot of vets that are up there in age as well. Seems that if that's one of the reasons he's ready to move on from Detroit, it would be silly to go to a team in the exact same type of scenario.

Going to the Sharks doesn't seem to be much of a change from what he's dealing with in Detroit though. Yes, they have some good young talent on the roster, but they have a lot of vets that are up there in age as well. Seems that if that's one of the reasons he's ready to move on from Detroit, it would be silly to go to a team in the exact same type of scenario.
- HonkFortheGoose

agreed but the fact he initiated it, tells me he is probably already one foot out the door

agreed but the fact he initiated it, tells me he is probably already one foot out the door
- homiedclown

Definitely. My guess would be he's just trying to drive the price up by meeting with other teams. It's not like he can't lie about what the other team is offering to try and get more from the team he's most likely to go to in the first place. Can't hurt to try right? If we offered him $5.5 mil like is reported, what's to stop him from saying SJ offered him $6 mil to try and get a bit extra? People do stuff like that all the time.

So the latest is that Babs will sign with Detroit on a short-term deal? I'd be surprised if Detroit wanted this. First, they probably won't want to go through this again in a year or two. Two, I think they would lose their minor league coach.

So the latest is that Babs will sign with Detroit on a short-term deal? I'd be surprised if Detroit wanted this. First, they probably won't want to go through this again in a year or two. Two, I think they would lose their minor league coach.
- Slump Buster

There's 8 different rumors, and the best part about all of them is that Babcock hasn't even talked to his family yet.

Another Babcock blog by Garth?

There's 8 different rumors, and the best part about all of them is that Babcock hasn't even talked to his family yet.
- TheSabresTaco

The Sabres believe they will get him. They definetly have offered the best deal, if his family doesn't want to come ,then that is a different story

The Sabres believe they will get him. They definetly have offered the best deal, if his family doesn't want to come ,then that is a different story
- Buffalo39

Sounds like hes met with the teams hed go to which means no Sharks. f he was staying id think hed have just come out and stated it. ID think it comes down to were gong to Buffalo heres the plan.

I don't think McLellan has come close to Babcock in terms of post season success, and that's with teams that may well have had more regular season success. That's a problem for me.

Babcock also has the international tourneys where his team's did great things.

He's just better.
- Der Kaiser

Thats the one aspect about the NHL that I don fully grasp. How much of a gap betweeen the two is there? Is it 4 or however many mil less? babs definetly had more talent thouhout the years

Sounds like hes met with the teams hed go to which means no Sharks. f he was staying id think hed have just come out and stated it. ID think it comes down to were gong to Buffalo heres the plan.
- hubie

Didn't he meet with the Sharks yesterday? He initiated contact with them, so it would seem odd to me that he would ask to speak with them and then not go.

Another Babcock blog by Garth?
- jochfr

He's riding it like a cougar on a 20yr old pool boy.

He's riding it like a cougar on a 20yr old pool boy.
- cabin

I shoulda been a pool boy

I shoulda been a pool boy
- nfph

Same

I shoulda been a pool boy
- nfph

Your complexion may cause issues with that....

Your complexion may cause issues with that....
- HonkFortheGoose