Opportunity Detroit? New Coach, New Arena, And New Red Wings
To stay, or not to stay? That’s the question that faced Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock as he entered the seemingly never-ending bidding war that ultimately ended in his recent decision to depart with the Wings. Agreeing to an eight-year deal worth around $50 million, Babcock will now return to his roots to serve as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leaves. At $6.25 million annually, Babcock is now the highest-paid coach in the league by a wide margin. My first reaction? Yell curse w...