Babcock granted permission to talk to other teams

[amato 3,210]

Even if it is about the money, isn't Detroit prepared to match?

It seems like it.. but who knows how crazy Toronto is prepared to go? Idk.

[DatsyukianDekes 2,428]

It's st louis or here, imo. Unless it IS about money.. then he'll go to Toronto.

Hitch is still there?

[RedWingsRox 614]

So as of now Babs two best options are Buffalo and Toronto?

That

is

sad.

Well commentators say Philly and San Jose are options but really, their management is a joke. They're no closer than the Wings to a Cup. But regardless, sad choices.

According to some, 29 other teams would be willing to take Babs on and even fire their existing coach if necessary. More and more are not drinking the Babcock koolaid. If this story is true about McLellan in Edmonton, I'm kind of tickled that Oilers didn't even ask permission to talk to Babs .

[Euro_Twins 4,476]

I don't know if I should add a nsfw on this or not.

And I know, its insanely stupid...

Thanks. Can't unsee it now

[TheXym 2,606]

Thanks. Can't unsee it now

Yes, I can't find words to accurately describe that vid.

[FireCaptain 563]

I object, you bastard.

Just don't go too far south.
People are a lot angrier than the hospitality suggests.
Ha
On defense, for some reason.

[kickazz 5,459]

If this story is true about McLellan in Edmonton, I'm kind of tickled that Oilers didn't even ask permission to talk to Babs .

Who knows, but if it is true, sort of a slap to babs face. Not even considered? Damn. We'll see if its true I guess.

Edited May 14, 2015 by kickazz

[DickieDunn 2,571]

If this story is true about McLellan in Edmonton, I'm kind of tickled that Oilers didn't even ask permission to talk to Babs .

Who knows, but if it is true, sort of a slap to babs face. Not even considered? Damn. We'll see if its true I guess.

I saw something a few days ago that McLellan was more of a sure thing to take the job, would be a lot cheaper, and as a Babcock assistant he has a similar system on-ice.

[kickazz 5,459]

I saw something a few days ago that McLellan was more of a sure thing to take the job, would be a lot cheaper, and as a Babcock assistant he has a similar system on-ice.

Yeah if it is true, IMO then Edmonton played it smart. Less attention/drama with the media with having McLellan rather than Babs and McLellan has the Stanley cup experience and worked with Babs quiet a while. Cheaper too.

Edited May 14, 2015 by kickazz

[yztheman 29]

I object, you bastard.

I'm with you bud. Us folks down this way are pretty much cordial to all yankees, regular ones and damn ones

Regulars come down, visit, and go home; damn yankees come down and stay

in ref to :

jimmyemeryhunter, on 13 May 2015 - 2:20 PM, said:

Just don't go too far south.

People are a lot angrier than the hospitality suggests.

Ha

On defense, for some reason.

[PavelValerievichDatsyuk 1,935]

Who knows, but if it is true, sort of a slap to babs face. Not even considered? Damn. We'll see if its true I guess.

McLellan seems to have made a good impression on Hall and Eberle at Worlds. They interviewed him there. Babs is there too. He could have said of the record he wasn't interested. Who knows.

http://www.edmontonsun.com/2015/05/08/terry-jones-taylor-hall-and-jordan-eberle-sing-praise-for-todd-mclellan

[frankgrimes 1,836]

The close to done McLellan signing is not a slap in his face why would it be ? Todd was the first guy Chiarelli and Nichelson reached out to because well he was the first major coach available. At that time Babs hasn't been aviable simple as that.

Buffalo, St. Louis, maybe Anaheim and Pittsburgh - if Super Mario gets involved - are great opportunities for him too. Think about it, Babcock will have the opportunity to coach some superstars or a young team with an upcoming phenom in Eichel not bad not bad.

[SiLkK19 67]

That's what is coming out of Edmonton ... I love it! Sorry Mikey, no McConnor for you.

Todd McLellan to coach Edmonton barring 'major collapse': Report (Elliotte Friedman)

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/todd-mclellan-to-coach-edmonton-barring--major-collapse---report-203442136.html

Good luck furby.

[kliq 3,755]

Did anyone read the ESPN article about the key to Babcock's decision being Dylan Larkin? Its an ESPN insider article, so I couldnt read it.

[number9 3,297]

Did anyone read the ESPN article about the key to Babcock's decision being Dylan Larkin? Its an ESPN insider article, so I couldnt read it.

Don't worry about it too much. I'm pretty positive ESPN doesn't have the inside track on Mike Babcock.

[kliq 3,755]

Don't worry about it too much. I'm pretty positive ESPN doesn't have the inside track on Mike Babcock.

LOL I agree. I'm just curious what it has to say.

[haroldsnepsts 4,826]

If you don't want to discuss hockey, there's a Water Cooler forum that's the appropriate place to discuss whatever inane topic suits your fancy.

Otherwise stay on topic.

[RedWingsRox 614]

Did anyone read the ESPN article about the key to Babcock's decision being Dylan Larkin? Its an ESPN insider article, so I couldnt read it.

Here is an equivalent and I think you'll get the gist of Babcock's interest in Dylan Larkin

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Michael-Pachla/Jack-Eichel-and-Dylan-Larkin-crank-it-up-for-Team-USA-and-Mike-Babcock/209/68600

[joesuffP 1,746]

Is it pretty much a given that we promote Blashill if/when Babcock leaves?

[Barrie 900]

Here is an equivalent and I think you'll get the gist of Babcock's interest in Dylan Larkin

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Michael-Pachla/Jack-Eichel-and-Dylan-Larkin-crank-it-up-for-Team-USA-and-Mike-Babcock/209/68600

I still can't believe Babcock said we've been winning to much. He's been part of the winning! Then he's wondering who's going to replace Datsyuk. Why was he coaching to win then? And then he says it was a struggle to make the playoffs. I don't think we would have got much better prospects then Mantha and Larkin if we missed the playoffs.

I'm at the point we're I'd be disappointed if Babcock came back. I want Blashill coaching this team next year.

[DickieDunn 2,571]

Is it pretty much a given that we promote Blashill if/when Babcock leaves?

He'd be a prime candidate but others would probably get interviews

[frankgrimes 1,836]

Is it pretty much a given that we promote Blashill if/when Babcock leaves?

Even if he is interviewing others and getting their opinions is not a bad thing especially if these guys are named Tippet, Hitchcock or Julien

[kipwinger 8,524]

But I only bring this up to say that if Babs' criticism of our center depth is accurate, I don't think it would take too much to rectify. I think he's got two legitimate top six center prospects in AA and Larkin, and the team has enough trade assets to land the best young center available via the trade market. Sure it would cost you Nyquist, but he's a ***** anyway so who really cares?

[nyqvististhefuture 1,002]

I think they were motivated to make a lot of those moves because they already had Lundqvist, and had drafted REALLY well on the back end. Seems like they figured that with a really solid defense, and a stud goalie, the time was now to compete.

But I only bring this up to say that if Babs' criticism of our center depth is accurate, I don't think it would take too much to rectify. I think he's got two legitimate top six center prospects in AA and Larkin, and the team has enough trade assets to land the best young center available via the trade market. Sure it would cost you Nyquist, but he's a ***** anyway so who really cares?

Well they got Boyle and stlouis who's days are numbered , the king is what 32 now? So rangers are basically going for it all while the windows still open

As for Babcock if he cant see the great talent the redwings have coming up then f*** him ... Guarantee you he's gonna cry and regret leaving a few yrs down the road ... No way sabres contend anytime soon , same with the oilers or leafs ... Flyers? Few good pieces but no stud goalie or a good enough team to win it all if you ask me ... Maybe if they kick out quenneville or Boudreau to make room for him, he could win a cup?

Anyways I think Blashill could do well in detroit , rookie coach sure but he knows all the kids we got and whos coming up and how to push there buttons

Redwings have a ton of guys with upside in our prospect pool, can't recall ever seeing it being this good and the fact that our ahl team could win the Calder yet again is proof

Babs can't see it ... Adios

Edited May 14, 2015 by nyqvististhefuture

[number9 3,297]

To me the knock on Babcock is 1. He's never won the Jack Adams, and 2. He inherited a team that had Lidstrom, Datsyuk, and Zetterberg.

if he goes to a team like Buffalo he can prove that he turns players into winners (if he wins). And would probably win the jack Adams if he got that team to win sonner rather than later.

However his predecessor, Scotty Bowman, would probably scream WHATEVER YOU DO DON'T GO TO BUFFALO