Tag Archives: Mike Babcock

Report: Columbus To Hire Mike Babcock As Next Head Coach

Posted on June 3, 2023 by Harrison Brown

Photo: NHL.com According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, Mike Babcock will return to the NHL for the first time since November 19, 2019 to be the Columbus Blue Jackets’ head coach.

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Washington Capitals Links: Brad Shaw Tied To Caps Job, Joel Quenneville And Mike Babcock Comebacks Gaining Steam, Salary Cap On The Rise?

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Jon Sorensen

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 →

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Capitals’ Peter Laviolette Wins 700th NHL Game, Ties Mike Babcock for Ninth Place All Time for Coaching Victories

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Diane Doyle

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 →

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Report: Capitals’ Next Head Coach Expected To Be Gerard Gallant, Mike Babcock, Or Peter Laviolette

Posted on September 9, 2020 by Harrison Brown

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.

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Report: Mike Babcock Definitely “A Contender” To Become Next Capitals’ Head Coach

Posted on September 8, 2020 by Harrison Brown

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 →

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Report: Capitals Have Interviewed Gerard Gallant And Mike Babcock, Who’s A “Legitimate Candidate,” To Fill Head Coaching Vacancy

Posted on September 5, 2020 by Harrison Brown

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 →

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Who Will Coach The Capitals Next Season?

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Harrison Brown

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 →

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The NHL’s Coaching Abuse Scandal: Is the League Going Soft Or Positively Evolving?

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Bryan Hailey

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 →

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Top Ten Surprises Through the First Quarter of the 2019-20 Season

Posted on December 6, 2019 by George Foussekis

Through the first quarter of the 2019-20 NHL regular season, plenty of surprises have already happened. Continue reading →

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Maple Leafs Fire Head Coach Mike Babcock

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Harrison Brown

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.

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