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Which NHLers can enter the Triple Gold Club at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
With NHLers back at the Olympics, the odds of someone new joining the Triple Gold Club have increased significantly. Conceptualized by former IIHF Director
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 21
The top 25 Olympians of the NHL era
What makes an Olympic hockey career special? When tasked with creating Daily Faceoff’s top-25 list of the greatest Olympians of the NHL era, an endless sea of questions immediately flooded the canvas… What’s the right balance of individual play versus team results in international action?
Mike Babcock in the running for KHL head coaching job
There are some names in the hockey world that instantly trigger a reaction. Mike Babcock is one of them. We’re talking about a controversial coach, after all… especially after his stints in Toronto and Columbus.
The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz
How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?
Vegas Golden Knights News / The Hockey Writers / August 20
How the Marner–Babcock Incident Sparked a Culture Shift in Hockey
Few coaching decisions have aged worse than when Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock engaged in his so-called “rookie test” of Mitch Marner. It wasn’t just awkward—it became a flashpoint in how the NHL thinks about coaching, trust, and the treatment of young players.
The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup
In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best
NHL News / House of Hockey / August 15
Kyle Dubas Unexpectedly Praises Mike Babcock Despite Controversial Past
Former Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas had some praise for ex-Leafs coach Mike Babcock, whom he had to fire in November of 2019 after a sluggish start.
NHL News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / July 3
That Time Tom Osborne Almost Left Nebraska for Colorado
My earliest memories of Nebraska football start in the late 1980s, early 1990s. It’s a little bit of a blur, considering that I was 7 at the turn of the decade.
NHL News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / June 30
Tom Osborne: The Head Man
Husker legend Tom Ruud discusses his days playing for both Bob Devaney and Tom Osborne. Long time sportswriters Mike Babcock and Brandon Vogel also join
Philadelphia Flyers News / Blade of Steel / February 5, 2025
NHL Players Take a Shot at John Tortorella and Mike Babcock in Recent Player Poll
Every season, the Athletic releases polls where they survey NHL players asking them various questions about the state of the league. Typically, we get a couple of polls like this every year.
NHL News / Blade of Steel / January 15, 2025
NHL Legend Mike Modano Details A Story Of How Mike Babcock Denied Him A Major Career Milestone
Mike Modano joined the Detroit Red Wings in 2010 after an amazing run with the North Stars/Stars, and now he's told the story of how Mike Babcock denied him career game number 1,500.
NHL News / Maple Leafs Daily / January 15, 2025
Mike Modano Finally Reveals What Mike Babcock Said To Him Before Scratching Him For Game 1500
Mike Modano has finally revealed what former Leafs coach Mike Babcock said to him before scratching him for what would have been his 1500th NHL game. Mike
Detroit Red Wings News / Maple Leafs Daily / December 26, 2024
Red Wings Announce Coaching Change, Hire Mike Babcock's Protege Ahead of Rematch with Leafs
The Detroit Red Wings have officially announced a coaching change ahead of Friday's rematch with the Maple Leafs and the new coach, Todd McLellan has strong ties to former Leafs and Red Wings coach Mike Babcock.
NHL News / Blade of Steel / November 2, 2024
Nazem Kadri Shares Details Of Standing Up To Mike Babcock Over Mitch Marner Incident In Toronto
Mitch Marner was once a rookie under Head Coach Mike Babcock, and in his book, Nazem Kadri opens up on how he stood up for Marner against the bully. During
NHL News / Oilers Daily / October 30, 2024
Nazem Kadri Sounds Off On Former Maple Leafs Coach Mike Babcock in New Book
Nazem Kadri has recently released a memoir of his life and hockey career, and in one amazing segment, he sounded off against former Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock.
NHL News / Maple Leafs Daily / October 9, 2024
Nazem Kadri Finally Breaks His Silence on Mike Babcock-Mitch Marner Controversy
Former Toronto Maple Leaf Nazem Kadri has released a new book in which he details his time with the team, and how he made Mike Babcock apologize to Mitch Marner.
Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / August 26, 2024
The Five: Red Wings Worst UFA Contracts
When it comes to contracts given by the team to unrestricted free agents, the Detroit Red Wings fanbase isn’t shy about giving their opinion. And for the most part, they don’t tend to like many of the signings.
Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / August 9, 2024
Former Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard lambastes Mike Babcock
On the one hand, former Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard had to admit that for the most part, he managed to be escaping the wrath of coach Mike Babcock over the years while the two were together in Detroit.
Detroit Red Wings News / Hockey Patrol / August 7, 2024
Jimmy Howard exposes yet another shocking move by Mike Babcock
In a recent interview, the former NHL goaltender Jimmy Howard exposed another shocking move made by the controversial coach Mike Babcock. It's no secret that over the course of his career, Mike Babcock has always managed to stir things up.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 8, 2024
How desirable are the Maple Leafs from a recruitment perspective?
Video games are not real life. I’ll start with that because I want to save the TLN Facebook comment section sometime in their busy days. Video games are not real life, but I admit to at least having an appreciation for EA’s new NCAA Football game having a detailed grading system for recruiting players.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / June 26, 2024
The Blue Jackets have the keys to make the 2024 NHL Draft interesting
The Columbus Blue Jackets are equipped with the tools to make the 2024 NHL Entry Draft very interesting. The club went 27-43-12 for 66 points, last in the Eastern Conference and fourth-last in the NHL.
NHL News / Flamesnation / July 11, 2024
Around the NHL: Connor McDavid breaks the single post-season assist record, Blue Jackets relieve Pascal Vincent of duties, and more!
The off-season is quickly approaching, potentially starting on Wednesday. With that being said, let’s take a look at some news from the league in recent times in the latest Around the NHL!
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / May 31, 2024
Mike Babcock’s full scale of abuse revealed in new interview
Mike Babcock tarnished his reputation as a tactical mastermind due to the scope of verbal abuse he inflicted upon his players during his stints with the Anaheim Ducks, Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / September 18, 2023
Is Mike Babcock finally out of work options in the NHL?
The incredibly short tenure that Mike Babcock served in Columbus has cast an eerie light on the Blue Jackets that will be hard for the Metropolitan Division club to shake.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / September 17, 2023
Blue Jackets part ways with controversial head coach Mike Babcock
Mike Babcock’s tenure as the head coach of the Blue Jackets didn’t even reach 12 weeks.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / September 13, 2023
Mike Babcock controversy puts Blue Jackets at a disadvantage
NHL training camps are set to start in roughly a week, and the Blue Jackets will have to answer questions about this latest firestorm surrounding the controversial coach.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / September 12, 2023
Blue Jackets' controversial coaching hire already facing allegations of troubling tactics
The Columbus Blue Jackets took a big gamble in hiring Mike Babcock to be their new head coach, and it already seems to be creating some problems for the team.
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