paul19010 14 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 correct me if im wrong, but 2011 is the last year of his contract? im surprised that im not reading about any upcoming talks in the news. perhaps hockey is different than the NFL where in the NFL a coach going into his last year is a "lame duck". thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 Yeah he signed a three year contract after the cup win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MCleveland89 122 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 I saw some post on a Facebook Red Wings group thing and someone said that Babcock sucks and needs to be fired. I lol'd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjlegend 155 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 (edited) I saw some post on a Facebook Red Wings group thing and someone said that Babcock sucks and needs to be fired. I lol'd. Even for Facebook that seems like overreacting. Edited May 11, 2010 by mjlegend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingsallTheway 383 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 Hahahaha I love that beardpalm picture Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EuroMan 3 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 I'd prefer that this is his last year. Never was a fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 I'd prefer that this is his last year. Never was a fan. The people at RWC not enough for you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy Jazz 3 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 I just don't understand some of the critisim of Babcock of late. 4 of the 5 years they have been 1st in the Central, 5 straight 100 point seasons and he's playoff record is pretty good. A Stanley Cup and back to back finals. Yeah yeah they lost to the Oliers in the 1st round in his first season, but the Oliers had a great playoff run to make the finals. 2 MannyK and Systemfel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted May 11, 2010 I think babcock should not re-sign after next season, he's been here since the lockout, change is almost always a good thing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
h2obury 6 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 Umm.... is it just me is all this anti-babcock talk crazy? 1 Systemfel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 If it ain't broke, don't fix it. 1 Systemfel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormJH1 231 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 I'm very happy with Babcock as our coach. Whether or not he needs to be extended, well, that's a decision for the front office, and maybe it's just as well explored next year. But one Cup, 3 consecutive trips to the NHL's Final Four, and general excellence in a salary cap era with a fair amount of roster flux...what more do you want? Plus, he wears a fedora. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Systemfel 33 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 I'd prefer that this is his last year. Never was a fan. Hahahaha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 (edited) Great coaches are hard to find, lock him up for life! Seriously, I can't think of any coach that is better than him on a consistent basis. He's the best there is in the league. Can you find me anyone else since the lockout who's been in some kind of final three times in a row, won an Olympic gold medal, been called the greatest by people around the league, and had excellent records each season? Change isn't good if there's no reason for it. Jack Adams liked change and "fresh legs" and traded away the top half of the team in the '50s. Yeah, they didn't win a Cup for 40 some years after that "change." Edited May 11, 2010 by VM1138 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zombi 43 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 Uhhh. I'm really surprised to see people even considering getting rid of Babcock. Wow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
titanium2 867 Report post Posted May 11, 2010 I'd prefer that this is his last year. Never was a fan. Uhhh. I'm really surprised to see people even considering getting rid of Babcock. Wow. This is just EuroMan's schtick on the RedWingsCentral.com forums. He says that s*** all the time but never offers a valid solution as to who would be a better coach or better fit. People take the bait, waste some more time and are never better for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites