amato 3,210 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=664268&navid=DL|NHL|home Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JasonNewEra 84 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 Oh NHL.com, you so silly. 1 Tman77 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unsaddleddonald 357 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 (edited) I agree with this. Which makes this season so frustrating. When will Babs: cut ties with Dan Cleary punish the Mule for his play load up on skill on the top lines Like others have mentioned, if there only was a way to put Cleary's drive and desire into Mule's body.... Edited April 5, 2013 by unsaddleddonald 3 esteef, Z Winged Dangler and poel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 Pretty hard to argue with it, although I would have Hitchcock over Quenville. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 He's a great coach for sure. People can complain about him and I don't always understand his moves, but there's not a coach out there I'd clearly want over him. I'm guessing it won't be a popular opinion here but on that list Bylsma seemed ranked a little low to me. 6 BadgerBob, Nev, marcaractac and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cupforwings 138 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 I laughed when I saw this because of all the people whining and complaining about him being a bad coach here and on Hfboards (which is worse then here). People take him for grated here. 4 unsaddleddonald, stevieisthebest, The Secret and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeytownRules19 902 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 Keep working Babs! Screw the haters This is well-deserved 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crispychris 45 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 We are luckey to have him. He is the best coach in hockey right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 Keep working Babs! Screw the uninformed This is well-deserved Fixed it for ya. Personally I don't like the word "haters" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 jack adams!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Number19 159 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 I like Babcock, I only wish he wasn't so stubborn with "his guys". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 Look, he baffles me sometimes. But look at how garbage this team is this year, the hodgepodge of lazy floaters and talentless guys with heart we have. Yet we're still in the playoff hunt. I'd say he's the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtlantaHotWings 983 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 Interesting to see Mullet Head's list seems a bit out of line with everyone elses....Still angry not getting the job in Detroit Barry? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nev 1,085 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 I'm guessing it won't be a popular opinion here but on that list Bylsma seemed ranked a little low to me. After Michel "Obstruction is French for overmatched" Therien the guy seems like a genius. jack adams!! Now that we no longer have a stacked team, he might just have a chance at winning it, but I won't be holding my breath. Worst trophy in the NHL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetts 236 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 Look, he baffles me sometimes. But look at how garbage this team is this year, the hodgepodge of lazy floaters and talentless guys with heart we have. Yet we're still in the playoff hunt. I'd say he's the best. Outside of Franzen, nobody floats. Brunner is somewhat weak defensively, but that's certainly not the same thing as floating. We lack some of the talent from years past, but we have a team that busts their tails. Don't confuse mistakes with being lazy. We have a young team now, which I thought was what people have wanted for the past several years. This is what happens when you have a young team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 After Michel "Obstruction is French for overmatched" Therien the guy seems like a genius. esteef 1 Nev reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted April 5, 2013 (edited) Contrary to the belief of those who would believe that imperfect means terrible, yep, Babcock is very possibly the best. Edited April 5, 2013 by Crymson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoalieManPat 1,007 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 NHL.com must like Cleary as much as Babs does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted April 5, 2013 Oh NHL.com, you so silly. Yeah, because really, what do a bunch of people with numerous years of experience in professional hockey analysis really know? 1 NorwegianWing reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 And yet possibly the best coach of his era will probably never get a Jack Adams award. I think that's one of the reasons Babs is so stubborn about keeping Cleary in the line up. "What do you mean superstar filled roster? I won with Dan friggin' Cleary in my top 6!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest irishock Report post Posted April 5, 2013 He helped develop Homer into a 30 goal scorer, Hudler into a nice 16 mil contract, Franzen to a 10 year deal, Flip to a 5 mil annual deal, and Kronwall to a 10 year deal. None of these guys would've gotten the same contract if they weren't a Babcock product. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mjtm77 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 Outside of Franzen, nobody floats. Brunner is somewhat weak defensively, but that's certainly not the same thing as floating. We lack some of the talent from years past, but we have a team that busts their tails. Don't confuse mistakes with being lazy. We have a young team now, which I thought was what people have wanted for the past several years. This is what happens when you have a young team. dude I get you. but people on this board just ***** now days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Secret 304 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 Only 1 man could take the #1 spot from Babcock... Scott Bowman! I didn't think anyone could follow Bowman, Babcock has come a close 2nd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
