Detroit looking to reward Babcock with long-term deal

[SouthernWingsFan 854]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writ...cock/index.html

Deal would like to get done sometime in the spring. I read a similar article on Detroit News Online as well this morning which quoted Babcock saying he doesn't want to go anywhere anytime soon more/less.

[Reds4Life 51]

Babcock is great coach, I hope he will be with the Red Wings for very long time

[zata40 3]

babs has done wonders for this team, hope he stays for a long time.

[edicius 3,269]

I'll be happy with this. The only thing that annoys me more than a goalie-go-round in Detroit is the phenomenon of constantly desiring change behind the bench.

[Jedi 1,865]

I'm all for it. Babs seems to be the perfect fit for this team now.

It might have been a bit rocky coming in with all the veterans, but now he has a younger core to work with and the players seem to respond well to it.

[Reilly 24]

Getlaf got a point in that game against Anaheim, so he wasn't held scoreless, but oh well.

[puckloo39 5,686]

Babcock is one of the best coaches in the NHL, and he's been great for Detroit. Pay the man, and hope he stays for a long time.

[Dominator2005 558]

Great news!!!

[55fan 5,133]

Having "the NHL coaching ranks' best hairdo" ought to count for something as well.

Stupid question here, but do they have any sort of a cap or minimum or anything for coaches/trainers/other personnel? Just curious.

Let's get that contract signed!

Edited January 26, 2008 by 55fan

[puckloo39 5,686]

babs the best

Detroit fans (or at least readers of the Det News) think so, 78.90% approval rating this morning.

[YoungGuns1340 1]

Honestly, this guys on his way to winning the Jack Adams this year, and I've seen the majority of hockey journalists agree. Babs is a young guy. I see him as the type of coach thats gonna have a Hall of Fame career.

[Z and D for the C 712]

babs the best

Detroit fans (or at least readers of the Det News) think so, 78.90% approval rating this morning.

Haha @ that person who says Bab's only dominates an a weak division (which is wrong, we haven't dominated at all in our division), and once more a weak LEAGUE. What league do the rest of the nhl coaches play in?

[Nev 1,085]

Honestly, this guys on his way to winning the Jack Adams this year, and I've seen the majority of hockey journalists agree. Babs is a young guy. I see him as the type of coach thats gonna have a Hall of Fame career.

Isn't the 4th fastest to 200 career wins or something?

[GMRwings1983 8,804]

Honestly, this guys on his way to winning the Jack Adams this year, and I've seen the majority of hockey journalists agree. Babs is a young guy. I see him as the type of coach thats gonna have a Hall of Fame career.

Too early to call it that way. Hopefully we'll win a few more Cups with him as the head coach, and then we can talk about HOF status. I'm glad they signed him, though. He seems to have a pretty good handle on this team.

[YoungGuns1340 1]

Too early to call it that way. Hopefully we'll win a few more Cups with him as the head coach, and then we can talk about HOF status. I'm glad they signed him, though. He seems to have a pretty good handle on this team.

Yeah but hes what? 45? He has a good 20 years to rack up some serious wins. And if he stays with Detroit for a lot of that where they provide him with good talent to work with and a comfortable situation, then I see no reason why it wouldnt be a good guess to say he could be Hall of Fame coach someday.

[dallas27 7]

Good news. Especially considering he brought the young guys up playing his system and this would let them play keep playing it for quite some time.

[gcom007 1,465]

I'm a huge advocate of Babcock sticking around for a long, long time. I've been saying it now for awhile. He just seems like the coach of the Red Wings. It's hard to explain how I feel about it past the obvious statistical reasons and whatnot. It's an intuition thing. He belongs behind the Wings bench. I couldn't be happier to hear this and it'll be great once it absolutely comes to its fruition.

[ben_usmc 253]

Haha @ that person who says Bab's only dominates an a weak division (which is wrong, we haven't dominated at all in our division), and once more a weak LEAGUE. What league do the rest of the nhl coaches play in?

guess he doesn't watch hockey, maybe a huge football fan??

[Guest Crymson]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writ...cock/index.html

Deal would like to get done sometime in the spring. I read a similar article on Detroit News Online as well this morning which quoted Babcock saying he doesn't want to go anywhere anytime soon more/less.

This guy is an absolute treasure! Get him locked up for a long, long time!

Honestly, we are VERY lucky to have Babs. So much for the locker room 'imploding' by last Christmas, ha ha.

[irishtemper14+25 11]

goood, he needs to win at least 10 more cups with us

[Opie 308]

I like the mentality and the work ethic he brings to this team.