With the Caps and Todd Reirden having parted ways, the search is on for the next bench boss - so we’re taking a look at some of the possible candidates, what they bring to the table, and where they might come up short. Next up? A coach who has been there, done that, often. Just not lately – Mike Babcock.
Early Career
Mike Babcock’s early development was not unlike a lot of other Canadian youths. He eventually reached Canadian junior hockey, with the Saskatoon Blades of the WHL as a defenseman, and later with the Kelowna Wings of the WHL.