RedArmy 4 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Since Sens just fired their coach... do you think Babcock would ever be in jeopardy? Say wings lose 2 more games in a row or 5 imore in a row? Granted there are a ton of injuries and Wings mostly outshooting their opponents and have had some of the worst luck with posts and bad calls... Nonetheless at what point does Holland starts freaking out? I am not in a panic mode yet, but what would qualify a panic mode and a drastic move? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest paveldatsukthenextsavard Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Since Sens just fired their coach... do you think Babcock would ever be in jeopardy? Say wings lose 2 more games in a row or 5 imore in a row? Granted there are a ton of injuries and Wings mostly outshooting their opponents and have had some of the worst luck with posts and bad calls... Nonetheless at what point does Holland starts freaking out? I am not in a panic mode yet, but what would qualify a panic mode and a drastic move? Some organizations are quicker to replace their coaches than others, i don't think babcock is any any immediate danger of being fired, think how long we put up with dave lewis and he sucked, babcock is one of the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunkedUp 29 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Babcock won't be going anytime soon. He was just named as the Western Conference All-Star coach, Kenny likes him, the players like him, Detroit likes him and he's not going anywhere soon. It would take the wings missing the playoffs a couple of years in a row, multiple coaching errors, and the management getting angry to even consider "firing" him. Babs is safe... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akustyk 84 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 knowing how Dave Lewis survived so much times under Holland... I really can't see Babcock being replaced other than when he's doing something really miserable. which isn't likely to happen IMHO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sixer 37 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 No, he's an awesome coach, this is hardly anything that's his fault. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 If this team finishes 1st and then loses in the 1st round of the playoffs, I wouldn't be surprised if the rumors start flying around about his firing. I still don't think it would happen, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings_fanatic 677 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Simply no. Ottawa was having issues in the lockerroom, having clear chemestry issues both on and off the ice, and simply have been showing A LOT of inconsistancy with little to no improvement showing. Now, I am not implying that it was Paddock's fault, but the Red Wings are not nearly as bad as teh Sens have been. They have their entire team with them, when, not only are the wings missing all of their top 4 d-men, their top secondary scorer, and their star goal tender, but they are missing the key players that start up plays in Mike Babcock's playing system, the defencemen. And, even through this, Babs has his team playing hard, showing improvement, even with all these young players. To top that, once our players come back, wings will be right back to old winning ways headed into playoffs... Babs will stay... as he is arguably the best coach in the NHL and has/is doing a great job with the wings... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Nope. Unless they start judging on how to use an enforcer, he'll be here for a long time. He does everything else right, and when we're healthy, we're a great team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedArmy 4 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 If this team finishes 1st and then loses in the 1st round of the playoffs, I wouldn't be surprised if the rumors start flying around about his firing. I still don't think it would happen, though. Yea I don't think so either, Scottie has lost in the first round before while Wings finishing 1st in the season. Although as much as I like Babcock he isn't Bowman.... I don't think anyone is lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 only if Bowman decided to step out of retirement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Why would they fire Babcock - this winless streak is due in large part to injuries - not coaching. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 I think at this point, the only sensible thing is for the team to fold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 I think at this point, the only sensible thing is for the team to fold. If thats the case then the Blackhawks would have folded in the late 60's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 babcock wont be fired til he benches pav, z, homer, or lids Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 I think at this point, the only sensible thing is for the team to fold. Finally someone with some sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted February 28, 2008 I think at this point, the only sensible thing is for the team to fold. I say we fire everyone but Lids and Z then rebuild from there. [/sarcasm] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedArmy 4 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 I say we fire everyone but Lids and Z then rebuild from there. [/sarcasm] well stats go in Datsyuk's favor over Zets so we should say Lids and Dats maybe:) should have traded Zetta to get Richards or Hossa then everyone would be happy with holland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShanahanMan 473 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 If this team finishes 1st and then loses in the 1st round of the playoffs, I wouldn't be surprised if the rumors start flying around about his firing. I still don't think it would happen, though. I think that'd be Holland's job on the line then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mannysBETTER3434 1 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 No way. I've read many rumblings he might coach Canada in the Olympics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grittzkey 1 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Sadly No.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Since Sens just fired their coach... do you think Babcock would ever be in jeopardy? Say wings lose 2 more games in a row or 5 imore in a row? Granted there are a ton of injuries and Wings mostly outshooting their opponents and have had some of the worst luck with posts and bad calls... Nonetheless at what point does Holland starts freaking out? I am not in a panic mode yet, but what would qualify a panic mode and a drastic move? Babcock is not to blame for our losses; injuries to 2/3rds of our starters is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Not anytime in the immediate future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 If this roster were under another coach, the team wouldn't be in first place. I'll tell you that. Babs took an injury riddled team with a ton of question marks to the third round of the playoffs. His earned himself some extra lives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cirov19 1 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Like I said, if anything happened to Babcock I would start a riot. That is the stretch where you know Ken Holland doesn't know what he's doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman54 91 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 (edited) Not one time this Febuary did I consider blaming anything on Babs Edited February 28, 2008 by Superman54 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
