Tag: Mike Babcock

NHL Rumors: Coaching Hot Seat and the Hurricanes Need For a Skilled Winger

Five NHL coaches who could be on the hot seat and five ready to step in. The Hurricanes have some cap space left to add a skilled winger.

Mark Easson

NHL News: Jakub Voracek, Filip Chlapik, Jeff Skinner, and Mike Babcock

Voracek could return to practice today. Senators waive Chlapik. Krueger on Skinner, agent talks to GM. Babcock knew the Leafs would fire him after Lou left.

Mark Easson

Tortorella’s Benching Move A Far Cry From Accusations Against Babcock

John Tortorella is hard on players as he's trying to get the best of them. There have been other coaches who play mind games, which is different than being hard on them.

Featurd Writer

NHL News: Mike Babcock, Carolina Hurricanes, and Alex Ovechkin’s Wife

Will Mike Babcock coach in the NHL again? Carolina Hurricanes hope to practice this week and play soon. Alex Ovechkin's wife on his situation.

Mark Easson

NHL Notes: Gary Bettman, Mike Babcock, and Agent Andy Scott

Bettman stuck between the unhappy players and owners. Should Mike Babcock coach Team Canada? Another agent speaks out on the NHLs request for further reductions.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Oilers, Kraken, Golden Knights, Islanders, Rangers and Krug

Trade value for Sabres defensemen pushed down. Oilers may be not willing to pay the price for Kuemper and OEL. Quick hits on the Kraken, Golden Knights, Islanders, Rangers and Krug.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals – Brenden Dillon, Mike Babcock, and the Idea of Trading a Defenseman

Re-signing Dillion should be a priority for the Washington Capitals, and if they do, it could make a defenseman expendable. Mike Babcock could be a fit for the Capitals.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Head Coaching Notes – Stars, Hurricanes, Coyotes, Blackhawks, Blue Jackets, and Capitals

Head coaching notes for the Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes, Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, and the Washington Capitals.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Arizona Coyotes, Washington Capitals and the Montreal Canadiens

The Arizona GM search continues. Mike Babcock is a legit coaching candidate for the Capitals. Max Domi hasn't asked the Montreal Canadiens for a trade.

Mark Easson

NHL News: Bruins, Avalanche, Lightning, Canucks, Golden Knights, and Capitals

Philipp Grubauer out for Game 2. Ryan McDonagh leaves in the third. Marc-Andre Fleury comments on his agents tweet. Capitals fire Todd Reirden.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Available Coaches, Potential Coaching Vacancies, and Puljujarvi’s Trade Value Increased?

Available coaches and potential coaching vacancies. If the 2020 NHL draft is held in June, does the trade value of Jesse Puljujarvi increase? Canadiens?

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, Alexei Melnichuk, and Questions for the Atlantic Division

If the Maple Leafs hadn't hired Babcock years ago... The four NHL teams in on Melnichuk could include.... Offseason questions for each team in the Atlantic Division

Mark Easson