Mike Babcock introduced as Maple Leafs coach: 5 takeaways

The Mike Babcock saga is in its final countdown. Amid rumors he was negotiating a contract with the Buffalo Sabres, Mike Babcock didn't shoot down a return to the Detroit Red Wings, a job he has called the best there is in hockey. Contacted by the Free 

From Yahoo Sports: The Mike Babcock sweepstakes will come to a end this week. Finally. And while it appears it's down to two teams, the Buffalo Sabres look to be pulling away from the Detroit Red Wings in the race.

Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock answers questions during a news conference at the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, June 2, 2009. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) 

The Toronto Maple Leafs introduced new head coach Mike Babcock to the public Thursday in a press conference that was long on hoopla and perhaps shorter on buzz words than you'd expect. Never before has a head coaching hire made as many waves in 

A day after announcing it had agreed to terms with former Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock, the Maple Leafs announced the hiring of Saginaw Spirit General Manager Jim Paliafito on Thursday, May 21 as the director of player evaluation for the club.