Tag: Mike Babcock

Rumors III: Bruins, Sharks, Hurricanes, Leafs and Red Wings

Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe: Peter Chiarelli's firing was about Cam Neely's power, and how he is itching to use it. They will interview candidates like Ray Shero and Predators assistant GM Paul Fenton. Neely and CEO Charlie Jacobs…

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Rumors I: Flyers – Voracek, Del Zotto, Berube and Offseason Wants

Tim Panaccio: Jakub Voracek's agent said they don't expect any contract extension talks with the Flyers until late summer or in the fall. Not worried and are in no hurry. Dave Isaac of the Courier Post: The Flyers don't have…

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Rumors III: McLellan, Matthias, Hodgson, McQuaid and Oilers

David Pollak of the San Jose Mercury News: Signs are pointing to the San Jose Sharks and head coach Todd McLellan mutually parting ways as early as today. McLellan has one year left on his contract. If McLellan hits the open…

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Rumors II: Coaches/GMs – Kings, Leafs, Bruins and Sabres

Larry Brooks of the NY Post: Two sources saying the Kings locked the locker room door to keep head coach Darryl Sutter out after a loss in the past two weeks. The players were expecting another one of his lectures/tirades.…

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Rumors: Jagr, Bozak, Neil, Coaches, Oilers and Penguins

Luke Fox of Sportsnet: Jaromir Jagr to the Czech Sport Daily. “The chances that I will sign new contract with Florida are pretty good,” Jagr, 43, told the European outlet Tuesday. With the Panthers missing the playoffs, Jagr is considering…

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Rumors II: Leafs Coaching, Stars, Oilers and the Draft

Image from Getty Images Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Guessing the Maple Leafs wish list for their next head coach: 1. Mike Babcock; 2. Todd McLellan; 3. Bruce Boudreau; 4. Dave Tippett; 5. Ken Hitchcock; 6. Peter DeBoer; 7.…

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Rumors II: Coaching Changes Could Be On The Way For Many Teams

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN: Todd McLellan may pay the price in San Jose as it's looking like they will miss the playoffs for the first time since 2002-03. The Maple Leafs would be among the many teams interested if he…

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Rumors: Patrik Elias, Craig Berube and Mike Reilly

Rich Chere of NJ.com: Devils Patrik Elias's role with the team has been changing, and he's found himself centering the fourth line. He'll be entering the last year of his contract next year and wouldn't be thrilled at being a…

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Rumors: Babcock, Beleskey, Robidas and Timonen

Nichols on Hockey: Bob McKenzie on TSN 1050 on Mike Babcock. Babcock would likely get $3 to $3.5 million from the Red Wings, and could be offered $5 million from a bunch of teams. McKenzie could see Babcock getting big…

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Rumors II: Maple Leafs – Babcock, Clarkson, Bozak, Kessel and Bernier

Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun: Until he commits to the Red Wings, there is the belief that the Maple Leafs can get Mike Babcock. Brendan Shanahan hasn't yet given the thumbs up or thumbs down to GM Dave Nonis.…

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Rumors II: Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs, Red Wings, Ducks and Bruins

Male Leafs Hot Stove: Bob McKenzie on the Blue Jackets trading with the Maple Leafs and not with the Kings or Hurricanes. "I couldn’t honestly tell you that I know for a fact there was conversation between . What I…

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Rumors VIII: Bruins, Canes, Leafs, Wings, Sabres, and Wild

Pierre LeBrun: As Dreger is reporting, the Bruins are trying to get Antoine Vermette. Can also say that they are still in on Chris Stewart and others. David Pagnotta: Two sources saying that the Hurricanes have been looking to trade…

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