Mike Babcock was made the richest coach in NHL history this year when was given that reported eight-year, $50 million contract by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Not only is that an absurdly long contract for any head coach, but at more than $6 million per year it's millions of dollars more than his closest comparable.
New Flyers coach Dave Hakstol isn't making that kind of money in Philadelphia, but he is being paid quite handsomely -- especially when you consider other coach salaries around the league and the fact that Hakstol has never been involved with the National Hockey League in any capacity.