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Larry Figurski ‏@larryfigurski 3m3 minutes ago Jeff Blashill at @griffinshockey practice this morning "yes I would like to be the next head coach of the Detroit #RedWings" #news8

Mitch Fick ‏@MCFick 7m7 minutes ago I asked - and he answered. Jeff Blashill just told me, "I want to be the next head coach of the Detroit Red Wings." #Blashwatch

Western Conference Finals Schedule 5/24 at UTI 7 PM 5/25 at UTI 7 PM 5/28 at GR 7 PM 5/29 at GR 7 PM 5/31 at GR 5 PM 6/2 at UTI 7 PM 6/3 at UTI 7 PM

Utica beats OKC 1-0 in Game 7... #2 Griffs off to play #1 Utica

Ken Campbell ‏@THNKenCampbell 4m4 minutes ago A source I trust implicitly tells me it's "close to 100%" that Jeff Blashill will be named next coach of Red Wings soon. No search.

I knew he was going to stay with the Griffs I just had to start out the Thread some how

Bob McKenzieVerified account ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie DET has granted Mike Babcock permission to talk to other NHL teams. Window open til late May. Doesn't mean Babcock leaving DET, window open. Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 5m5 minutes ago Babcock will assess his situation at the end of the process (end of May). No doubt will meet with teams at Worlds. He's leaving on Monday. Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 3m3 minutes ago Ken Holland expected to meet media at noon. Fairly certain he will confirm Detroits interest in keeping Babcock.

haha I have heard that

I am a HUGE Babcock fan and want him to return... but here's the question: Let's say Babs comes into the meeting today with the Wings' Brass and says Buffalo is offering $5 million a year... Will you match it? If not I will head to Upstate NY. What would you do? Match any offer or let him walk and bring Blashill up? Just wondering, because it seems like a 50-50 split amongst people saying bring him back whatever the cost or just let him go.

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 2m2 minutes ago Toronto and Buffalo in bidding war for Babcock. No decision yet. Hearing Red Wings final offer was 5 years at $4 million per. Darren Dreger @DarrenDreger · 1m 1 minute ago Of course, Babcock could embrace opportunity and take less to stay in Det.

Pierre LeBrun @Real_ESPNLeBrun · 6m 6 minutes ago Just spoke with Mike Babcock: ``I hope to make a decision by morning, but I’m still very much undecided.''

If this is true... Good Freaking Lord Matthew Coller @MatthewWGR · 7m 7 minutes ago A source close to the situation tells me the Sabres' offer is "in the range of $50 million dollars"

Babcock in contract negotiations with Buffalo? http://bigstory.ap.org/article/13727874ade248739d461295592c8b6a/ap-source-babcock-contract-talks-buffalo-sabres

Haven't seen this posted yet... about an hour ago, Kypreos chimed in Nick Kypreos @RealKyper · 1h 1 hour ago As of 24hrs ago growing spec' Babcock and #Redwings would have a S.J type "mutual decision" to part ways. Will be interesting next 24hrs

I understand that completely... But money has to play a little part I would think... If he actually believes Buffalo has a better chance at winning, then oops ha

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie · 8m 8 minutes ago As an analyst, based on what we've seen/heard, the prevailing sentiment is Babcock will stay in DET. That appears to be conventional wisdom Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie · 5m 5 minutes ago But I have to tell you, based strictly on not much more than instincts, I could see Babcock ending up in BUF. Like I said, just a hunch. Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie · 4m 4 minutes ago If I had to bet big bucks of my own money, I'd probably wager DET. If I could lay down a loonie or twoonie with a big payoff, I'd pick BUF.

Toronto Star reports "Babcock is leaning towards re-signing with the Detroit Red Wings on a short-term basis, a source told the Star." http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2015/05/18/philadelphia-flyers-hire-north-dakotas-dave-hakstol-as-new-head-coach.html

Babs done talking to teams... Will talk to the Wings and the family on Tuesday... Likely decide on Wednesday http://www.mlive.com/redwings/index.ssf/2015/05/mike_babcock_done_talking_to_o.html

Um... Ok I Guess? Philadelphia FlyersVerified account ‏@NHLFlyers BREAKING: Dave Hakstol has been named the 19th head coach in #Flyers history → http://bit.ly/1ILLqD3 Hextall hires Hakstol ha

Gustav Nyquist @GooseNyquist · 5m 5 minutes ago I hear Babs is back in Detroit

Ted Kulfan ‏@tkulfan 2m2 minutes ago Babcock and Holland confirm meeting for Tuesday...Should be interesting.

Is tomorrow D-Day or B-Day? lol Helene St. James ‏@HeleneStJames 3m3 minutes ago Per Mike Babcock, he and #RedWings general manager Ken Holland "are talking tomorrow."

Jim Matheson ‏@NHLbyMatty 8m8 minutes ago Maybe it's just me, but I have no idea why Mike Babcock doesn't just stay in Det. Good team, great GM, heckuva owner, lots of young players.

I know its just Barnaby but Matthew Barnaby @MattBarnaby3636 · 12m 12 minutes ago Was told by a source that Babcock is a done deal.... Thing is I don't trust the source. So really no update Matthew Barnaby @MattBarnaby3636 · 11m 11 minutes ago To Buffalo that is.

Ugh... keeping arguably the best coach in the sport is terrible thing... good lord