Tag Archives: Mike Babcock

Devils season opens tonight fresh off an extension for Lindy Ruff

Posted on October 12, 2023 by hasan4978

Although we’re already two days into the NHL schedule, tonight is the official beginning of the season if you’re a Devils fan. To this point I’ve been detached and somewhat derelict in my duty as a fan to eat up … Continue reading →

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Severson moves on to Columbus in sign-and-trade deal

Posted on June 9, 2023 by hasan4978

While the Golden Knights and Panthers are still contesting the Stanley Cup and the NHL draft remains a couple of weeks away, at least there’s a timely resolution for arguably our biggest-name UFA in Damon Severson. New Jersey and Columbus … Continue reading →

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The Post Quinn Era begins, Gallant the frontrunner, Leetch right to leave, Lindgren gets fair deal, Playoff Picks

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Derek

It’s already been a long two days since new Team President and GM Chris Drury decided to move on from since departed coach David Quinn. After three years on the job as part of the rebuilding process, Quinn was dismissed … Continue reading →

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Rangers fire David Quinn

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Derek

Two days following exit interviews, the New York Rangers have decided to go in a different direction. Following the abrupt exit of John Davidson and Jeff Gorton last week, new Team President and GM Chris Drury had a tough decision … Continue reading →

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BREAKING: Ray Shero fired as Devils GM

Posted on January 12, 2020 by hasan4978

Welp I wasn’t expecting to write this blog today or at any point really in the near future although certainly I’d soured on our now-former GM Ray Shero this year when his win-now moves busted, the rebuild stalled and the … Continue reading →

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Devils’ blowout of Washington a temporary reprieve for their ills

Posted on January 12, 2020 by hasan4978

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsWNS44EUAk Last week in this space I said the Devils were about one or two wins away from turning me back into a believer after their stirring win at Nassau last Thursday, finishing off a 6-2-1 run through the new … Continue reading →

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Leafs fire Babcock, hire Sheldon Keefe

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Derek

In a move that wasn’t a surprise, the Maple Leafs fired coach Mike Babcock earlier this afternoon. The 56-year old veteran bench boss was brought in from Detroit in 2015 where he took over the Leafs. He got an eight-year … Continue reading →

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Maple Leafs clinch, eliminate Islanders on wild Saturday night

Posted on April 9, 2017 by Derek

Saturday will be remembered. But not for the Islanders despite a heroic performance from Halak. Continue reading →

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Body Checks: Datsyuk says goodbye to Red Wings

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Derek

New Post: Pavel Datsyuk will go down as one of the most complete players of all-time. A tribute to him. #PavelDatsyuk Continue reading →

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Maple Leafs beat out Sabres for Babcock

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Derek

The Sabres lost out on Mike Babcock to the Leafs and their money. But it might be for the best. Continue reading →

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