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New Jersey Devils: Dissecting Mike Babcock’s potential fit

Let the speculation begin.

New Jersey Devils fans are desperate for a new head coach, and after the Toronto Maple Leafs officially announced the firing of Mike Babcock on Wednesday, there’s plenty of room for conjecture.

Toronto Maple Leafs President and Alternate Governor Brendan Shanahan announced today that Mike Babcock has been relieved of his coaching duties and Sheldon Keefe has been named the Club’s new head coach. #LeafsForever

— Leafs PR (@LeafsPR) November 20, 2019

While this hockey enthusiast doesn’t necessarily believe Devils head coach John Hynes is the problem in New Jersey, don’t be surprised if Babcock ends up getting hired by the three-time Stanley Cup champion franchise.