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Former Maple Leafs defenseman tells wild Mike Babcock story fans will want to hear

A former Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman recounted a story about the first time he met Mike Babcock and it's honestly shocking.

Former Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock didn't exactly give newly traded Leafs defenceman Tyson Barrie a warm welcome to Toronto. | Bruce Bennett/GettyImages

There was a time when Mike Babcock was considered a highly respected, well-established, elite NHL coach.

During his NHL coaching career, which accounted for 1,301 games with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs, Babcock put together a solid 700-418-19-64 record.