kliq 3,755 Report post Posted May 3, 2015 Perhaps. But regardless, I do think what Babs accomplished last year was far more impressive. Obviously there is no way to prove it, but in imaginary land, I bet if Babs were coaching the Avs the last two seasons they'd have made the playoffs for both of them. Just to nitpick a little bit, if it was because of Roy the Avs finished 2nd last year, and missed the postseason this year because other coaches figured him out, then that IMO makes him a coach that couldn't adjust or change things up. I absolutely believe Roy belonged in the Jack Adams conversation. But I just think what Babs accomplished with the Wings was more impressive, and was the result of the best coaching. I agree with you, but 1 year ago we didnt know that was going to happen. In retrospect, Babcock is clearly the superior coach, but last year when the voting took place we didnt know Roy was about to tank. The thing about Coach of the Year, is it doesn't necessarily reflect who is a better coach, but rather who had the most impressive coaching performance for that one year. To be honest, its all speculative anyways. To truly assess who is the best coach you would have to shadow every coach closely behind the scenes anyways which none of us or those who vote do anyways. It really is a hard award to give out, there are many different arguments that can be made. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted May 4, 2015 @Bill_Roose: According to Don Cherry on Coach's Corner, #RedWings coach Mike Babcock is not going to Edmonton. He's going to a ready-made team, San Jose. Please, tell me more Don. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted May 4, 2015 Babcock is going with ken Holland to the worlds to talk to Dylan Larkin... Doesn't seem like something he would do if he didn't plan on being back. 1 amato reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted May 6, 2015 Babcock is going with ken Holland to the worlds to talk to Dylan Larkin... Doesn't seem like something he would do if he didn't plan on being back. Or he hasn't decided and is covering his bases. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
