Babcock was the most sought after coach in the hockey universe and the Toronto Maple Leafs took home the prize – that hasn’t been said in a very long time.
What makes Babcock so desirable extends beyond his Stanley Cup victory and his status as the only coach in the world in the Triple Gold Club.
Babcock has a proven winning system that has worked for a decade.
In the past too much emphasis has been put on what someone has done – and not enough on how they did it.
The Detroit Red Wings always had a chance with Babcock at the helm and his possession-savvy way of playing the game is the foundation for that.