Is Mike Babcock Making A NHL Return?
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S. HarperAugust 26, 2022 (11:57 PM)
After Former NHL Head Coach Mike Babcock resigned from as the University of Saskatchewan Huskies Hockey team's Head Coach, everyone automatically assumed Babcock's plan was to return behind the bench in the NHL.
He last coached in the NHL in 2019-20 when he was fired by the Toronto Maple Leafs only 23 games into the season. However, after his dismissal by the Maple Leafs accusations of bullying and verbal abuse were levied against Babcock by some of his former players, including Johan Franzen and Chris Chelios. An incident involving then-rookie Mitch Marner also brought to light some of Babcock's questionable coaching tactics.
Babcock had apologized to Marner before the incident was made public, but the veteran coach's job prospects have been few and far between ever since. But with some coaching opportunities out there in the NHL will Babcock return?
The answer is "NO" Mike Babcock has no plans to return to a hockey bench, saying in a radio interview Friday that he's "retired" from coaching.
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«We always said we were going to retire at 60 and I'm 59, so basically that's what it is.»
Babcock said in an interview on AM 680 CKOM in Saskatoon. «Now, if things change, I guess they change, but surely that's not our plan.
«Believe me, we've talked to lots of people about opportunities and enjoyed those conversations. In the end, we feel this is best for us and best for our family and so that's what we're doing.»
Now that that chapter of his career has come to an end, Babcock says he will enjoy hunting, skiing and spending time with his family.
"For us, it's time to move on," he said.
Credit:Sportsnet
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