What does he see now? Does he need to apologize to anyone? He has waited four years for his next opportunity, but is that long enough? Will fans accept him? Will players?
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Is it a major stretch to say that John Tortorella was similarly portrayed on his way out of New York or Vancouver? How might Pierre-Luc Dubois describe Tortorella's dark side in Columbus?ĭo these portrayals describe the full measure of a man or a coach?Ĭertainly, Babcock has reasons to take a long look in the mirror. This is how Babcock was portrayed on his way out the door in Toronto, a notably tough media market in the Center of the Hockey Universe: as calculating and verbally abusive. 2: During a playoff game in 2008, Babcock, then the coach of the Detroit Red Wings, launched a verbal attack on Johan Franzen that sent a chill through the Detroit bench.įranzen, whose career was shortened by post-concussion syndrome, told a Swedish newspaper that he feared going to the rink when Babcock was his coach. That list was shared with at least one veteran.Īs Babcock has sought atonement, he has described a lesson gone awry, admitted he’d make a mistake and said he apologized to Marner. 1: The Toronto Sun reported that, in Mitch Marner’s rookie season of 2016-17, Babcock asked Marner to make a list of veterans on the team and rank them first-to-last in terms of work ethic. On his way out the door, he was accused of verbal and psychological abuse by a number of former players. The court of public opinion is fanciful.īabcock, 60, was fired by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2019 with four years remaining on his contract. How long must one wait to be redeemed? That is the question. I don’t discount anything or anyone, not Babcock, not even Quenneville.Īs Tom Petty tells us in “Lonesome Sundown,” redemption comes to those who wait, and forgiveness is the key. I think the Jackets are going to promote associate coach Pascal Vincent, but that is just guesswork on my part. Quenneville has won 969 NHL games – he's second on the all-time list behind Scotty Bowman – and three Stanley Cups. I don’t think the Jackets are going the Q route because their timeline for naming a coach is ahead of Bettman’s timeline for Quenneville’s potential reinstatement. Someone else is probably going to hire Joel Quenneville, who not only requires redemption but also needs the blessing of league commissioner Gary Bettman. All I can add is that Babcock has some support in the Jackets’ hockey operations department, and his candidacy is a serious one.īabcock has won 700 NHL games, one Stanley Cup and two Olympic gold medals, among other things. According to New York Post hockey columnist Larry Brooks, the team might be the Blue Jackets. One of these teams is probably going to hire Mike Babcock, who requires redemption.
There may be more coming (Pittsburgh? Toronto?). The others are the Anaheim Ducks, Calgary Flames, New York Rangers and Washington Capitals. Presently, the Blue Jackets are one of five NHL teams with a coaching vacancy. Tiger Woods, for instance, is on his second redemption. Martha Stewart is on the cover of Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit edition, isn’t she? America loves redemption. Scott Fitzgerald said, “There are no second acts in American lives,” but that is dead wrong. Contact State Park Speedway for more information or visit the SPS Store on Thursday to sponsor a lap!įan gates will open at 4:30pm, with qualifying at 6:00pm and racing at 7:00pm.F. We also have lap sponsorships available for all divisions, starting at just $10/lap. To close out the night, State Park Speedway will feature fireworks to kick off the 4th of July weekend. Some of his merchandise will be for sale behind the grandstands.
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In addition, NASCAR Cup driver Erik Jones will be racing and will also be available to meet fans after the races. Thursday also marks the annual Christmas in July night, featuring a visit from Santa and games for kids from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Anyone wishing to participate in the bike races must register with the Optimists by 7pm.
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The night will not disappoint as it is packed full of excitement.įirst, kid’s night will feature free ice cream for kids 12 and under and also bike races at intermission courtesy of the Wausau Noon Optimists. This Thursday is the L&W Supply Kid’s Night presented by the Wausau Noon Optimists.
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