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  • Recap: Avalanche slump in 5-4 loss to LA Kings
    • Recap: Avalanche slump in 5-4 loss to LA Kings
    Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Another slow start doomed the Avalanche. The Colorado Avalanche were a different team two weeks ago. That was when they shut out the Los Angeles Kings 4-0 at home and were considered one of the deadliest teams in the NHL. It wasn’t the case Saturday afternoon at Crypto.com Arena, where the Avalanche suffered a 5-4 loss to the Kings. It was Colorado’s...2025
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    I missed the news earlier this week, but it seems that former Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Pascal Vincent is heading home as he's accepted the head coaching position with the AHL's Laval Rocket! Vincent got his professional start as an assistant coach with the Winnipeg Jets before moving to the head coaching spot behind the bench of the AHL's Manitoba Moose. Following those jobs, he joined the...2024
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    Pascal Vincent was fired as coach of Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday. No replacement was named. © Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images The 52-year-old went 27-43-12 in his only season as head coach after being promoted to replace Mike Babcock … Continue reading → The post first appeared on Pro Hockey News....2024
  • • Chris Jericho: The Last Thing I Would Do Is Be In AEW Just For The Sake Of Being Here, That's Not My Vibe
    Chris Jericho is leaning in. Chris Jericho has taken to calling himself "The Learning Tree" as he looks to impart wisdom on the roster and viewers at home. Speaking to TMZ, host Mike Babcock praised Jericho for still being active and going strong in 2024, believing no one looks at Jericho and thinks he's slowing down. "Haters would say that, which is where the Learning Tree gimmick came from," ...2024
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  • Chris Jericho Discusses New Learning Tree Gimmick and AEW’s Growth in 2024
    • Chris Jericho Discusses New Learning Tree Gimmick and AEW’s Growth in 2024
    Chris Jericho has adopted numerous gimmicks throughout his over 30-year wrestling career, including roles as a Wizard, a List Maker, and a Rock n Roll God. Currently, he calls himself “The Learning Tree,” aiming to impart wisdom to both the AEW roster and viewers at home. In an interview with TMZ, host Mike Babcock praised […] The post Chris Jericho Discusses New Learning Tree Gi...2024
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  • • Ranking Patrick Roy Among NHL’s 2023-24 Midseason Coach Hirings
    The 2023-24 season was one of midseason hirings and firings. The tone was set days before the season began when the Columbus Blue Jackets fired Mike Babcock despite hiring him…...2024
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Mike Babcock injury and suspension

  • • Recap: Avalanche slump in 5-4 loss to LA Kings
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  • Preview: Avalanche look to keep streaking against Blue Jackets as long homestand begins
    • Preview: Avalanche look to keep streaking against Blue Jackets as long homestand begins
    Photo by Rick Ulreich/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colorado is on a seven-game win streak heading into this contest. Home, sweet home. After a lengthy road trip, the Avalanche are back home for the first time in 14 days for a visit with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Currently riding a seven game win streak that saw the Colorado Avalanche sweep a four-game road trip, the Avs are playing ...2024
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  • NHL News: Blues, Avalanche, Jets, Hurricanes, Golden Knights, and the Blue Jackets
    • NHL News: Blues, Avalanche, Jets, Hurricanes, Golden Knights, and the Blue Jackets
    NHL/NHLPA investigated a Mike Babcock accusation. Blues Torey Krug has a foot injury. The Golden Knights sign Max Comtois to a PTO....2023
  • NHL News: Blues, Avalanche, Jets, Hurricanes, Golden Knights, and the Blue Jackets
    • NHL News: Blues, Avalanche, Jets, Hurricanes, Golden Knights, and the Blue Jackets
    NHL/NHLPA investigated a Mike Babcock accusation. Blues Torey Krug has a foot injury. The Golden Knights sign Max Comtois to a PTO....2023
  • • Mike Babcock Will Benefit From NCAA Coaching Detour
    It’s a well-known reality that Mike Babcock’s time in Toronto came to an abrupt, fiery ending. Media reports about his treatment of certain players were not flattering, to say the…...2023
  • Damien Cox: Trade for a goalie. Mike Babcock behind the bench. The crashing Oilers have to try something
    • Damien Cox: Trade for a goalie. Mike Babcock behind the bench. The crashing Oilers have to try something
    Given that the Oilers began with 16 wins in their first 21 games, it’s no wonder their fans are looking at the standings these days in utter disbelief, Damien Cox writes....2022
  • • Behind enemy lines: a Q&A with Pension Plan Puppets
    Photo by Chase Agnello-Dean/NHLI via Getty Images Let’s learn more about our opponent from those who watch them the most As we like to do here before every playoff series, we reached out to our colleagues at Pension Plan Puppets, SB Nation’s Toronto Maple Leafs blog. When I emailed my questions to site manager Katya Knappe, I expected that she alone would answer them, or delegate to one of her ...2020
  • • Checking in on old friends: Alex Kerfoot wants to look like Big Z
    Photo by Julian Avram/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Big Ol Carl is leading the Coyotes towards the top of the division When the Colorado Avalanche traded away a handful of key pieces from their 2018-19 lineup, there were some fans who were weary of the moves. Tyson Barrie and Alex Kerfoot were a big reason why the Avalanche were among the highest scoring teams in the league last year, while...2019
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  • • Avalanche take advantage of chaotic night in 3-1 win
    Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images The Colorado Avalanche have been, for the most part, a structured and scary team to play against this year when healthy. The Leafs, on the other hand, have had more than a few games where they were chaos central. And on Wednesday night, the Avalanche added into the fun with some chaos of their own — they came out on top, but their 3-1 final score was messy,...2019

Mike Babcock lifestyle

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Timeline

  • 2025
    "Don’t forget that during the 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs, former Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock yanked Dominik Hasek for Chris Osgood after several rough performances."

  • 2024
    "Since then, the club has been in a spiral, as they replaced last season’s head coach Brad Larsen with the infamous Mike Babcock."

  • 2023
    "Mike Babcock resigned as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, with the team announcing in a statement that the move is effective immediately and adding that "this was a difficult decision on everyone's part, but one we felt necessary."

  • 2022
    "Damien Cox: Trade for a goalie. Mike Babcock behind the bench. The crashing Oilers have to try something"

  • 2021
    "As an assistant with the Leafs, Hakstol said he “watched from the back seat” as Mike Babcock and Sheldon Keefe managed the media and the team."

  • 2020
    "As he waits for another NHL opportunity, Stanley Cup-winning coach Mike Babcock on Wednesday joined the staff at the University of Vermont as a volunteer adviser to the men's hockey team."

  • 2019
    "At the time of his firing by the Toronto Maple Leafs, it seemed certain Mike Babcock would be back in the NHL."

  • 2018
    "Mike Babcock among 3 honourees for 2018 Order of Hockey in Canada"

  • 2017
    "Mike Babcock, Todd McLellan, John Tortorella voted Jack Adams Award finalists"

  • 2016
    "- Taking part in his second draft as the head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Mike Babcock couldn't help but notice where his team was forced to sit on the draft floor in Buffalo: up near the front with all the worst teams from t."

  • 2015
    "Red Wings' Mike Babcock is one of the game's top coaches."

  • 2014
    "NEW YORK – Following the Red Wings’ 3-1 loss at Ottawa Tuesday, coach Mike Babcock had plenty of time to think about his team’s lackluster performance and what he could do to shake things up."

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Mike Babcock trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

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    2025
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  • Leafs mailbag: The Conor Timmins dilemma and John Tavares’ next contract
    • Leafs mailbag: The Conor Timmins dilemma and John Tavares’ next contract
    In his first mailbag of the season, Kevin McGran writes about Timmins’ unique situation, then answers questions about Mike Babcock and Matthews Knies....2023
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  • • Behind enemy lines: a Q&A with Pension Plan Puppets
    2020
  • • Checking in on old friends: Alex Kerfoot wants to look like Big Z
    2019
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  • • Morning Flurries: Gabriel Landeskog’s imminent return
    Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images He’s baaaaaack! It’s been a long and painful November, with the Avalanche limping through injury after injury to key players in the lineup. But first they got Mikko Rantanen back, then — during a nice, leisurely stretch between games to kick off December — they got even more good news: Landeskog will go on the trip. Rantanen maintanence day. Bu...2019
  • • Cannon Blasts: Why you should go to Friday’s very important game vs. Pittsburgh
    Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images A special offer and more of this week’s links We’ve got a full week coming up, with four games in six days, including three straight at home. The highlight of that run is the final leg of the homestand, against the hated Pittsburgh Penguins. In honor of the greatest late night host of all time, here is the Top Ten Reasons You Should Attend Friday’s Gam...2019
  • • Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Familiar faces in new places
    John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports Tyson Barrie and Alex Kerfoot visit as members of the Toronto Maple Leafs Tonight’s game at the Pepsi Center isn’t an ordinary one. As if being Hockey Fights Cancer night wasn’t big enough, this game marks the first time the Colorado Avalanche and Toronto Maple Leafs will face off since connecting on a blockbuster trade this past offseason. Tyson Barrie and...2019
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  • • Historic draft weekend helps Leafs inch closer to goal of 'upper echelon' status
    BUFFALO, N.Y. - Taking part in his second draft as the head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Mike Babcock couldn't help but notice where his team was forced to sit on the draft floor in Buffalo: up near the front with all the worst teams from t......2016
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  • • Chris Jericho: The Last Thing I Would Do Is Be In AEW Just For The Sake Of Being Here, That's Not My Vibe
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  • • Preview: Avalanche look to keep streaking against Blue Jackets as long homestand begins
    2024
  • 2023-24 Avalanche Season Preview: Metropolitan Division
    • 2023-24 Avalanche Season Preview: Metropolitan Division
    Photo by Jack Dempsey/Getty Images New faces bring new hope and desire to the team. With the start of the season just around the corner, it’s time to start doing some previews. The Avs have plenty of competition as always, especially more so than ever after their first-round exit last season. We start out East, with teams we’ll only see twice in 82 games and going over last season’s resul...2023
  • • Blue Jackets: How Mike Babcock Can Win Over Columbus
    Mike Babcock’s name carries a negative connotation with it around the NHL at this point following his fall from grace as a result of multiple well-documented incidents with his former…...2023
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  • • Damien Cox: Trade for a goalie. Mike Babcock behind the bench. The crashing Oilers have to try something
    2022
  • • Behind enemy lines: a Q&A with Pension Plan Puppets
    2020
  • • Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! Late night hockey sees Blue Jackets win; Points now in 13 of 14
    Photo by Juan Ocampo/NHLI via Getty Images The Blue Jackets hit the west coast, and after a sleepy first period, find their way to another victory. What a way to start the west coast trip. Elvis Merzlikins made 35 saves and the Blue Jackets got goals from Nathan Gerbe, Scott Harrington, Kevin Stenlund, and Gustav Nyquist as Columbus beats the Kings 4-2 Monday night from Staples Center. Jonathan...2020
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  • • Checking in on old friends: Alex Kerfoot wants to look like Big Z
    2019
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  • • Heading Home
    2024
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  • • Preview: Avalanche look to keep streaking against Blue Jackets as long homestand begins
    2024
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  • Morning Flurries: Undefeated!
    • Morning Flurries: Undefeated!
    Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Your daily dose of Avalanche news, along with other interesting stories across the NHL. All Avalanche The Colorado Avalanche rookies will want to remember their weekend in Las Vegas, and what will happen in Vegas won’t stay in Vegas, as they were undefeated in their efforts against the rookies of the Arizona Coyotes, Anaheim Ducks, and Vegas Golden Kni...2023
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  • Mike Babcock and Darryl Sutter could signal the end of the old school coaching style
    • Mike Babcock and Darryl Sutter could signal the end of the old school coaching style
    2023
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  • • Behind enemy lines: a Q&A with Pension Plan Puppets
    2020
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  • • Avalanche take advantage of chaotic night in 3-1 win
    2019
  • • Culture in Hockey: progressive minds argue need for complete overhaul
    Bill Peters and Mike Babcock might only be the beginning of a paradigm-shift moment in the sport. So how do we change the way people in positions of power interact with their players? It's a matter of understanding the cause. The post Culture in Hockey: progressive minds argue need for complete overhaul appeared first on TheHockeyNews....2019
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  • • Cannon Blasts: Why you should go to Friday’s very important game vs. Pittsburgh
    2019
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  • • NHL Free Agency: Best Landing Spots for UFA Steven Stamkos
    2016
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  • • Once Idolizing Red Wings Legends, Rookie Dylan Larkin Now Expected to Become One
    2016
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  • • Historic draft weekend helps Leafs inch closer to goal of 'upper echelon' status
    2016
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  • • Why the Wings will win the Stanley Cup
    Red Wings' Mike Babcock is one of the game's top coaches. He has the Stanley Cup ring and Olympic gold medals to prove his ability. He is primed to chase another Stanley Cup title, but it might be his last with Detroit. He is in the final year ......2015
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  • • Mike Babcock hired by Maple Leafs as coach: report
    Mike Babcock has been hired by the Toronto Maple Leafs, receiving an eight-year contract according to Sportsnet and TSN. A formal announcement from Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment is expected Wednesday afternoon. Babcock leaves the Detr......2015
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  • • Report: Maple Leafs hire Mike Babcock to 8-year contract worth around $50 million
    2015
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  • • Mike Babcock career timeline
    A look at the career of Mike Babcock, who was named coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday: 1986 -- Graduated with a degree in physical education from McGill University, where he played defense and served as captain of the hockey team. H......2015
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  • • Maple Leafs' Babcock to coach Canada at World Cup
    Mike Babcock was named coach of Team Canada for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey on Thursday. Hockey Canada made the announcement at MasterCard Centre in Toronto. Babcock's assistant coaches will be Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville, Bo......2015
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  • • New Wings enjoy first day with teammates
    DETROIT – There was a renewed excitement in the Red Wings dressing room Tuesday morning, the day after the team added two new faces at the trade deadline. “It’s kind of like opening day of the season,” coach Mike Babcock said. “Everybody thinks......2015
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  • • Holland: 'Mixed emotions' as Babcock leaves
    Ken Holland thanks Mike Babcock for 10 'fabulous' years, says he'll talk with Jeff Blashill about Wings coaching job soon...2015
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  • • Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Familiar faces in new places
    2019

Mike Babcock schedule, game

  • • Recap: Avalanche slump in 5-4 loss to LA Kings
    2025
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  • • Heading Home
    2024
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  • • 2023-24 Avalanche Season Preview: Metropolitan Division
    2023
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  • • Morning Flurries: Undefeated!
    2023
  • • BREAKING: Mike Babcock resigns as Blue Jackets head coach
    After a week of controversy, on Sunday afternoon the Columbus Blue Jackets announced the resignation of new head coach Mike Babcock. This comes just days before the start of training camp. Pascal Vincent, who has spent the last two years as an assistant under Brad Larsen, interviewed for the head coaching job this off-season, and […]...2023
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  • • Blue Jackets: How Mike Babcock Can Win Over Columbus
    2023
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  • NHL News: Jakub Voracek, Filip Chlapik, Jeff Skinner, and Mike Babcock
    • 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....2021
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  • NHL News: Jakub Voracek, Filip Chlapik, Jeff Skinner, and Mike Babcock
    • 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....2021
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  • • Behind enemy lines: a Q&A with Pension Plan Puppets
    2020
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  • • Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! Late night hockey sees Blue Jackets win; Points now in 13 of 14
    2020
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Mike Babcock rumors, scandals

  • • 4 Blue Jackets Who Could Thrive Under Mike Babcock
    With the speculation circling that the Columbus Blue Jackets will name the polarizing Mike Babcock as their next head coach, there are questions regarding how the team will perform with…...2023
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  • • Shanahan: Babcock's tactics not appropriate
    Amid allegations of mental abuse by former coach Mike Babcock, Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan said it's "very important" for players to come forward to speak up about wrongdoings....2019
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  • • Leafs' Babcock, Matthews refute reports of rift
    Mike Babcock and Auston Matthews addressed speculation the coach had "lost" his young star during the series....2018
  • • NHL Trade Rumors: Dissecting Latest Gossip Around the League
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  • • Drew Doughty Still Has Room to Grow with Los Angeles Kings in 2014-15
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