Mike Babcock

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Mike Babcock: 23 men, 23 ways to coach

Toronto Maple Leafs’ head coach Mike Babcock on kitchen-table accountability and sharing the love

What can Mike Babcock really do for Toronto?

Yes, the Leafs snagged a big fish in new coach Mike Babcock. But it seems unlikely he’ll be able to turn them around quickly—and he’ll need to.

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On top of the World

Sidney Crosby lifts his team—and the nation—in what might go down as the greatest game of all time

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Not just our game, anymore

The hockey landscape has shifted. Can Canadians keep up?

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Playing the penalty shot odds

Crosby took the shot—but Nash gets the last chuckle

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I tell you naught for your comfort…

“Never tell me the odds”, Han Solo said. Must’ve been a hockey fan.

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Dear Mike Babcock

Some helpful help for Canada’s hockey coach

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Do Wing it the Babcock way

Lots of prattle about Detroit needing to come out of the gate with their fangs bared, stedda letting in two goals early like last time. Shockingly, Coach Mike says the key will be control. We need to concentrate, he says. Pay attention to detail. Do the little things right … so tired, hmm, zzzzz …wha? oh yeah. “There’s so much motivation here right now,” the lantern-jawed bench-boss adds. “Both teams are highly motivated. It’s not like you need to get them jacked up.”