4 Blue Jackets Who Could Thrive Under Mike Babcock William Espy | June 5, 2023 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…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Babcock, Dubas & Shanahan The Old Prof | June 4, 2023 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I want to focus on age and what issues it might bring to leadership decision-making. To do so, I want…
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Reaction to Mike Babcock News Mark Scheig | June 4, 2023 Sometimes in life, you never know when news will break. On the day of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, huge news regarding the Columbus Blue Jackets came down.…
NHL Rumors: Bruins, Ducks, Oilers, Blue Jackets and Babcock Jim Parsons | June 3, 2023 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Boston Bruins are said to be seeking ways to keep Tyler Bertuzzi from leaving in free agency. What might they do roster-wise to find…
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Very Latest on Coaching Search Mark Scheig | May 20, 2023 We’re just under three weeks away from the NHL Combine in Buffalo taking place the week of June 4-10. The Columbus Blue Jackets are still chipping away at finding their…
Rangers Should Aim to Avoid Coaching Retreads Brendan Azoff | May 12, 2023 After the mutual decision to part ways with head coach Gerard Gallant, the New York Rangers have another vacancy behind the bench. General manager Chris Drury, senior advisor Glen Sather, and (maybe) owner James…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Dubas’ Quinella, Babcock & Bunting The Old Prof | September 2, 2022 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at general manager Kyle Dubas’ gamble on the two goalies he brought to the team –…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Kane, Babcock, Kadri & Cogliano The Old Prof | August 28, 2022 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at some players both on and off the Maple Leafs’ roster who have been making news…
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Salary Cap, Babcock & Matthews The Old Prof | August 26, 2022 In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs News & Rumors, I’ll take a look at some potential good news that might help the Maple Leafs address the team’s salary-cap situation.…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Oilers, Blackhawks, Babcock News Jim Parsons | August 26, 2022 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Calgary Flames could be looking at moving a defenseman to land another top-six forward. Who could be moved in order to round out the…
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Flames, Islanders, Canucks Jim Parsons | May 14, 2022 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have a couple of key pieces missing from their morning skate. Will Leon Draisaitl and Brett Kulak be playing tonight in Game…
Oilers and Mike Babcock a Terrible Fit If Tippett Gets Fired Jim Parsons | December 19, 2021 There’s a ridiculous rumor floating around the Edmonton Oilers that the team might look at former NHL coach Mike Babcock as a solution to any potential coaching issues should the…
