Speculation: Our Next Head Coach(es)

[Bleedred]

Everyone in Buffalo media is saying that the Sabres and Babcock are discussing contract particulars today.

I'm not surprised. I am surprised that he'd want to go to such a destination though.

Has Edmonton named Todd the coach yet? It's about 50 past 2PM mountain time. They were supposed to announce it then. Was that just a bogus report?

 

[Zelmo]

Everyone in Buffalo media is saying that the Sabres and Babcock are discussing contract particulars today.

Just read that too. I'd like to see Hynes.

 

[Drewr15]

I'm not surprised. I am surprised that he'd want to go to such a destination though.

Has Edmonton named Todd the coach yet? It's about 50 past 2PM mountain time. They were supposed to announce it then. Was that just a bogus report?

Yes it was done officially this afternoon.

 

[DevilsFanInFla]

As it relates to those saying they don't want to upset the apple cart regarding compensation for DeBoer, add another team to the list of those ok with the idea of compensation. Toronto Asst GM Kyle Dubas said earlier today that that Leafs want to develop coaches that opposing teams will want to hire and pay compensation (draft picks) for. So I think we are seeing a rapidly changing landscape as it relates to coaching hires. Detroit, San Jose, and Boston have all said they are seeking or will seek compensation for hires. Add Toronto to the mix now.

https://twitter.com/jonasTSN1050/status/600749232463577088

 

[Drewr15]

As it relates to those saying they don't want to upset the apple cart regarding compensation for DeBoer, add another team to the list of those ok with the idea of compensation. Toronto Asst GM Kyle Dubas said earlier today that that Leafs want to develop coaches that opposing teams will want to hire and pay compensation (draft picks) for. So I think we are seeing a rapidly changing landscape as it relates to coaching hires. Detroit, San Jose, and Boston have all said they are seeking or will seek compensation for hires. Add Toronto to the mix now.

https://twitter.com/jonasTSN1050/status/600749232463577088

I do think there is a difference though between hiring a coach from the minors of an organization that is waiting for an NHL coaching job as opposed to an NHL head coach who has been fired by the time and is just still on the payroll. The first I could totally see getting compensation for but the second I don't think you should. Just my humble opinion.

 

[AfroThunder396]

I'm not surprised. I am surprised that he'd want to go to such a destination though.

He gets a young team he can mold from scratch, he'll get autonomy over say-to-day call-ups and decisions (Murray often leaves Buffalo to personally scout players, and it's noted that Babcock didn't like Holland deciding which players got call ups and which ones didn't), and they can give him more money than God.

Really, after seeing how hard the Pegula family went after Rex Ryan it shouldn't surprise anyone that they'd do whatever it took to bring a rock star hockey coach to Buffalo as well.

The Sabres worst days are behind them. They paid their dues and are now preparing for compete mode. Eichel, Reinhart, Ristolainen, Girgensons, Zadorov, and company would make any coach's mouth water.

 

[GhostofKenKlee]

Isn't Babcock out in San Jose? Either way we will find out tomorrow according to his deadline. Listening to Dreger, he thinks it's back to Detroit.

 

[GhostofKenKlee]

I'm not surprised. I am surprised that he'd want to go to such a destination though.

I'm with you on that, I would be shocked. It's obvious he has made a decision and started to inform teams hence all the hiring that is going down.

 

[NJDevs26]

I'm with you on that, I would be shocked. It's obvious he has made a decision and started to inform teams hence all the hiring that is going down.

Doesn't shock me at all he and McLellan are magically winding up where McEichel are. Especially when you factor this in...

@MatthewWGR: A source close to the situation tells me the Sabres' offer is "in the range of $50 million dollars"

 

[Burner Account]

I have said repeatedly Buffalo will not be outbid.

That is blowing the doors off, if true.

 

[NJDevs26]

I have said repeatedly Buffalo will not be outbid.

That is blowing the doors off, if true.

After seeing the Pegulas go nuts for Rex that doesn't shock me either though I figured at least one other team (Toronto or Philly) would try to throw around silly money too, for all we know maybe they did and were rebuffed.

 

[Burner Account]

I'm sure the Leafs made an enormous offer and were swiftly rejected.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Doesn't shock me at all he and McLellan are magically winding up where McEichel are. Especially when you factor this in...

@MatthewWGR: A source close to the situation tells me the Sabres' offer is "in the range of $50 million dollars"

God that is a lot of money.

 

[Khione]

Doesn't shock me at all he and McLellan are magically winding up where McEichel are. Especially when you factor this in...

@MatthewWGR: A source close to the situation tells me the Sabres' offer is "in the range of $50 million dollars"

Nothing about the years?

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

we got this, guys

(and no, I didn't change it)

 

[SKNJD9]

we got this, guys

(and no, I didn't change it)

lol, if only.

 

[Devils090]

Buffalo is going to be so good if they get Babcock and a find a goalie

 

[Emperoreddy]

we got this, guys

(and no, I didn't change it)

Confirmed, no take backs

 

[Emperoreddy]

Nothing about the years?

Most likely around 4-5 years. No way it is super long. Don't know any coach that wants to be locked in for longer then that.

Wings seemed ready to give him $4 million a year. If Buffalo really offers him almost double that...that would be literally insane.

 

[Missionhockey]

In some sick way I want Babcock to coach the Devils just so I can hear this board complain about the same things they complained about before like not playing young players.

 

[NJDevs26]

lol now Toronto is back in the Babcock bidding war, I was right after all

 

[Burner Account]

Buffalo is going to be so good if they get Babcock and a find a goalie

I think this is a very common misconception. Babcock is not going to turn a team around.

 

[mike30]

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 2m2 minutes ago
To pass the time. In other coaching news, Randy Carlyle spoke with the Sharks this week. Adam Oates is talking with Wilson today.

this might be a dumb question but who is Wilson?

 

[Burner Account]

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger 2m2 minutes ago
To pass the time. In other coaching news, Randy Carlyle spoke with the Sharks this week. Adam Oates is talking with Wilson today.

this might be a dumb question but who is Wilson?

Doug Wilson, Sharks GM.

 

[mike30]

Doug Wilson, Sharks GM.

oh i get it haha. thanks