St. James: Babcock knows 'pain coming' with Maple Leafs

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 kicker was simple. Holland said he wouldn't give Babcock more than five years on his next contract. Maybe if he had thrown some extra Little Caesars in the deal? Nah, Babs probably wanted to pass 

If you've been living under a rock until right this second, let me get you caught up: Mike Babcock has left his coaching tenure with the Red Wings to pursue a hell of a lot of money in Toronto and the chance to be known as the 

Fans took to twitter and other social media Wednesday to talk about Babcock's decision on Toronto as his new coaching home. Here's what they had to say. Mike Babcock joins the Leafs. R.I.P. Mike Babcocks career. @MapleLeafs #TMLtalk #leafnation 

He brought in Mark Hunter as director of player personnel – a man who has had success at the junior level with the London Knights. And now he has Mike Babcock as his head coach for a reported eight years and $50 million.