The Detroit Red Wings are fortunate to have one of the best coaches in the game of hockey in Mike Babcock. But how should he be graded just 15 games into the season?
There are a number of extenuating circumstances that will be addressed, but here are the early grades for Mike Babcock.
Record: A-
Babcock's Red Wings have been inconsistent at times this season, leading their head coach to be extremely critical of their play.
Most of that criticism came from the team's recent four-game winless streak (0-2-2 in that span).
But with a 6-2 start before that winless streak and a three-game winning streak heading into Monday night's contest with the Winnipeg Jets, there is a lot to like about Detroit's 9-4-2 record thus far.
That puts them in a three-way tie for first place in the Atlantic Division with 20 points. They're trailing in tiebreakers and games played to Toronto and Tampa Bay, respectively, but with a win against the Jets, they'll move into sole possession of first place in the division.
Record with Injuries: A+
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Article written by Isaac Smith
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