Bleacher Report · May 21, 2015
Mike Babcock to Maple Leafs: Takeaways from Coach's 1st Press Conference
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a huge splash in landing a new head coach, reportedly signing Mike Babcock to an eight-year, $50 million deal Wednesday, according to TSN's Darren Dreger.
Babcock, who spent the last 10 years as the Detroit Red Wings head coach and won a Stanley Cup title in 2008, has his work cut out for him. The 52-year-old had his introductory press conference Thursday with the Maple Leafs, admitting nerves did get to him prior to speaking, per James Mirtle of the Toronto Globe and Mail:
Babcock: "I'm thrilled today to be here... I felt like I was 25 years old, scared to death, this morning."