Around the league part 2

[AbsentMojo]

Honestly, I could really give a shit less if the accusations laid against him this time are true, I’m just really enjoying him having a rough time.

After the way he treated Modano at the end of his career, I’ve cared very little for that asshole.

Ya, held him out of a meaningless end of season game to prevent reaching 1500.. Babcock gives me serial killer vibes... glad he's gone.

 

[fivehole32]

I'm guessing he leered at some of the moms or girlfriends like Aqualung. That would be the only thing I would see as a fireable issue. (Note I didn't listen to the most recent Chiclets podcast so I don't know the entire story.)

 

[Steve Zissou]

Brayden Schenn now captain for St. Louis. Good for him.

 

[AbsentMojo]

 

[tny760]

LMAO what a f***in kook, good riddance

 

[SmytheKing]

Like, regardless of the appropriateness of what he did, what even is he doing it FOR? Is he hoping to find some sort of character flaw from photos or texts? Seems so paranoia fueled.

 

[Choralone]

The cheapskate should have at least given the player a f***ing sandwich.

 

[King'sPawn]

Like, regardless of the appropriateness of what he did, what even is he doing it FOR? Is he hoping to find some sort of character flaw from photos or texts? Seems so paranoia fueled.

The reasons could only be speculated, and I'm not comfortable even offering suggestions because it can derail the thread or it would be taken out of context.

It would be nice if Babcock would help just explain some of his motivations.

 

[AbsentMojo]

Here's more on Badcock Ex-Red Wing Johan Franzen calls Mike Babcock 'the worst (person) I have ever met'

 

[johnjm22]

Why would Babcock make a rookie rank the worth ethic of his teammates, then share the list with other players?

He just does weird stuff. I'm not sure there's much reason or logic behind it. Seems as if he likes to mess with people.

 

[AbsentMojo]

Why would Babcock make a rookie rank the worth ethic of his teammates, then share the list with other players?

He just does weird stuff. I'm not sure there's much reason or logic behind it. Seems as if he likes to mess with people.

The Marner thing is really strange.. cruel is the word Id use if its true. Link for those that are interested Mike Babcock drove a 19 year old Mitch Marner to tears.

 

[AbsentMojo]

Like, regardless of the appropriateness of what he did, what even is he doing it FOR? Is he hoping to find some sort of character flaw from photos or texts? Seems so paranoia fueled.

Here's a quote from bissonette
"I get a text from a player. He goes, 'Have you heard what Babcock is up to again?' And I'm like, 'No,'" Bissonnette told his co-host, Ryan Whitney. "He gets to Columbus; he calls in Boone Jenner, the captain of the f***ing team, and says, 'I want to see the photos in your phone. I wanna know the type of person you are.'"

 

[FrozenKing18]

LOOOOL what in the f***?

 

[Steve Zissou]

This is just filthy.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

honestly if i knew a coach was doing this my teammates and I would f*** with him so badly

how many dicks will the memory card in my phone hold? let's find out

 

[kingsholygrail]

Guy's certainly something, but I still find the whole thing funny.

 

[Fishhead]

Babcock has the making of a killer party game for adults, call it "What Would Babcock Say?"

You draw a card like "Player has a stomach ache." A player from the team who is up has to stand up and scream "You're eating pizza every day for your pre-game meal and telling your teammates exactly what you think of them, you f***. You think your stomach hurts now?"

Extra points for mixing in a relative. Like "I understand, take your time to feel better. By the way, your ass is in the press box when your terminal great grandmother is coming to see you play this weekend, you p***y."

 

[Brownie to Pancakes]

I'm not comfortable even offering suggestions because it can derail the thread or it would be taken out of context.

Are you on the right website?

 

[Brodeur]

Why would Babcock make a rookie rank the worth ethic of his teammates, then share the list with other players?

He just does weird stuff. I'm not sure there's much reason or logic behind it. Seems as if he likes to mess with people.

Not sure if it was the case with Babcock, but I've heard of cases where some coaches try to be like Herb Brooks with the Miracle on Ice team. Like they try to antagonize the team to try to to band them together with a common hatred of the coach.

The Devils fired Robbie Ftorek late in the 1999-00 season while the team was still in first place but they had hit a rough patch and he had lost the room. Some stories from that season:

- Brian Rafalski was a rookie. When the team played in Chicago, he got tickets for a bunch of friends/family from Michigan/Wisconsin. Ftorek scratched him even though Rafalski was getting #3 ice time behind Stevens/Niedermayer (and then he'd get the same ice time the next game).

- Ken Daneyko was set to play in his 1,000th game at home. He had invited people for that game. Ftorek scratched him a few games earlier and Daneyko would hit the milestone on the road instead.

- Veteran D Lyle Odelein requested a trade away from a Cup contender because of Ftorek.

 

[johnjm22]

You'd never think he was a pro athlete. He looks like one your homies you get drunk and high with occasionally and watch football.

Obviously, he's not on Phil Kessel's level though.

 

[YP44]

Bedard and Fantilli are already 10x better hockey players than Byfield.

generational draft

Many were dismissing Spittin Chiclets claims after the statements by Jenner and Gaudreau.

I always say fans take statements by players, coaches and staff too literally. They're just saying what they're supposed to say. Rarely are they actually telling you anything.

still i question how Jenner keeps the room given there is obviously a faction that are not babcock fans and could hold his statement against him

 

[YP44]

Apparently Babcock gets his full salary.

Good deal for him.

WTF

 

[tny760]

a hockey puck in his pocket huh

...city folk

 

[Steve Zissou]

Should have given the C to Pasta rather than the Rat.

Though, if we are comparing facial features Couture looks more like a rat than Marchand.

 

[kingsholygrail]

WTF

They didn't fire him. He resigned. So long as he doesn't take up a new gig, he gets paid.