Tag Archives: Mike Babcock
Washington Capitals Links: Brad Shaw Tied To Caps Job, Joel Quenneville And Mike Babcock Comebacks Gaining Steam, Salary Cap On The Rise?
As we begin ramping up for the 2023-24 Washington Capitals season we want to begin rolling out a few new regular features here, introduce you to new contributors and give you a chance to give us your feedback and thoughts … Continue reading
Capitals’ Peter Laviolette Wins 700th NHL Game, Ties Mike Babcock for Ninth Place All Time for Coaching Victories
Photo: Getty Images The Capitals’ victory over the Nashville Predators Tuesday night marked a coaching milestone win for Head Coach Peter Laviolette. It was the 700th win of his NHL coaching career and tied him with Mike Babcock for ninth … Continue reading
Report: Capitals’ Next Head Coach Expected To Be Gerard Gallant, Mike Babcock, Or Peter Laviolette
Photo: CBC According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, former Vegas Golden Knights head coach Gerard Gallant, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock, or Nashville Predators head coach Peter Laviolette will be the Washington Capitals’ next head coach.
Report: Mike Babcock Definitely “A Contender” To Become Next Capitals’ Head Coach
Photo: Sporting News Sportsnet’s Elliotte Freidman told NHL Network recently that former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock is in the mix to become the Washington Capitals‘ next head coach and “definitely a contender,” saying “I do think they … Continue reading
Report: Capitals Have Interviewed Gerard Gallant And Mike Babcock, Who’s A “Legitimate Candidate,” To Fill Head Coaching Vacancy
Photo: Yahoo! Sports According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Freidman, the Washington Capitals have interviewed former Vegas Golden Knights head coach Gerard Gallant and former Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock, who is a “legitimate candidate,” to fill their head coaching … Continue reading
Who Will Coach The Capitals Next Season?
Photo: Knights On Ice After the Washington Capitals lost to the New York Islanders in five games in the first round of the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs, there are plenty of questions surrounding the team, including the future of head … Continue reading
The NHL’s Coaching Abuse Scandal: Is the League Going Soft Or Positively Evolving?
Despite all the exciting hockey being played on the ice, the National Hockey League has unfortunately been in the news lately as much for things happening off the ice. A scandal surrounding coaches’ actions and behaviors is beginning to unfold. … Continue reading
Top Ten Surprises Through the First Quarter of the 2019-20 Season
Through the first quarter of the 2019-20 NHL regular season, plenty of surprises have already happened. Continue reading
Maple Leafs Fire Head Coach Mike Babcock
Photo: SN The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on late Wednesday afternoon that they have fired head coach Mike Babcock. Sheldon Keefe was named their new head coach.
A Comparison of The Washington Capitals’ “Young Guns” Era with Today’s Toronto Maple Leafs
Photo: NHL There was a time when Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom were not the experienced, well-rounded leaders that led the Capitals to the team’s first championship this past spring, but young players with a thirst for the Stanley Cup … Continue reading