Red Wings Won't Announce Coach Until Griffins Done
General manager Ken Holland says the Red Wings will not announce a new coach until the Griffins are finished with the playoffs.
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General manager Ken Holland says the Red Wings will not announce a new coach until the Griffins are finished with the playoffs.
The first regret Babcock mentioned was comical - "I would have put a pool in when I first arrived."
"Is it about money? Sure it's about money," Babcock continued. "But there was enough money in every place it didn't have a factor in the decision."
The Detroit Red Wings today announced that they have agreed to terms with center Dylan Larkin on a three-year entry-level contract.
"It was very emotional," Babcock said. "I had to get the Kleenex box out when I sat in his office."
The Detroit Red Wings are ready to start searching for a new coach — and right now there's only one clear candidate.
"I couldn't justify going past five years," Holland said Wednesday.
The search for the next head coach of the Detroit Red Wings will likely not take long, and the team will likely not need to look far.
Speculating on the next Red Wings head coach is a little like speculating on the next Democratic nominee for president.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Mike Babcock as their new head coach.
During the 2013 season, Babcock surpassed both Scotty Bowman and Jack Adams as the winningest coach in the storied franchise's history.
It's being reported the Sabres are opening their wallet to Babcock, reportedly offering him in the range of $5 million per season.
In an interview Friday with TSN, Babcock said the decision could come as early as Wednesday.
"Bridges are kind of big and powerful like my dad, so it's kind of fitting in that way," Gordie Howe's son Murray said in a phone interview.
Babcock has been linked to numerous teams and reportedly has met with several, and the process is expected to continue in Prague.
Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock has left Buffalo after spending the afternoon meeting with Sabres owner Terry Pegula regarding the team's coaching vacancy.
According to Nick Kypreos of SportsNet, Babcock met with the Toronto Maple Leafs over the weekend to discuss their open head coach position.
Detroit held exclusive negotiating rights with Babcock through June, but Holland said he and Babcock will not let the process drag out.
Don't kids go to these games?
"We're only going to get better," Holland said. "One of the ways we're going to get better is our players are going to compete."
"The worst day I've had in coaching in Detroit, period, in my 10 years here, was yesterday, bar none," Babcock added.
"We've been drafting good and developing good, but we've been winning too much," Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock said. "That's the facts."
The Tampa Bay Lightning are moving on in the NHL playoffs. The Detroit Red Wings are headed home.
Zidlicky has seven goals and 27 assists this season, including three goals and eight assists in his 21 games for Detroit.
"Scoring first is always a plus," Babcock said after Game 6 on Monday. "It just seems to get you more relaxed and under control."
A second Metro Detroit library has reported detecting bedbugs, resulting in a temporary closure of the branch for treatment and cleaning.
On Tuesday, representatives with Bedrock and General Motors hosted the first of many meetings to discuss the future of the Renaissance Center and the riverfront.
The teen was taken into custody hours later in Ohio.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
Tuesday's Dearborn City Council meeting was not business as usual, with anti-Islam protesters gathering before and during the meeting.
Tuesday's Dearborn City Council meeting was not business as usual, with anti-Islam protesters gathering before and during the meeting.
Michigan's nine winning "I Voted" sticker designs for 2026 include a nap-ready cat, a nod to the sunken Edmund Fitzgerald, and a design built around the phrase "No, yeah."
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin has asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to confirm that he won't send troops to polling places during the midterm elections.
A second Metro Detroit library has reported detecting bedbugs, resulting in a temporary closure of the branch for treatment and cleaning.
The teen was taken into custody hours later in Ohio.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Tuesday's Dearborn City Council meeting was not business as usual, with anti-Islam protesters gathering before and during the meeting.
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin has asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to confirm that he won't send troops to polling places during the midterm elections.
Michigan's nine winning "I Voted" sticker designs for 2026 include a nap-ready cat, a nod to the sunken Edmund Fitzgerald, and a design built around the phrase "No, yeah."
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
A second Metro Detroit library has reported detecting bedbugs, resulting in a temporary closure of the branch for treatment and cleaning.
Large bags and shopping carts are banned from the Royal Oak Public Library as staff attempt to prevent a bedbug resurgence.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a human case of influenza A H1N2 swine flu was detected in a person who was a participant at the Kent County Youth Fair.
A new executive order from President Trump is reshaping federal childhood vaccine recommendations and encouraging states to review their school immunization requirements, a move that comes as Michigan families prepare for the new school year.
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is considering a resolution that would implement a program from Opioid Free America that would analyze prescription data of county employees and encourage prescribers to wean their patients off opioids.
Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1.
Kevin McGonigle hit a two-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Monday night and moved into a three-way tie for the final AL wild-card spot.
LIV Golf is ending its season one tournament early.
Western Michigan's Dan Bartholomae has been hired as Michigan State's athletic director.
Golfers, athletes and supporters gathered Monday in Rochester Hills for the Kirk Gibson Golf Classic, which raises money for the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson's.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
A trial has begun in federal court in California, where nearly 30 states are suing Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, on accusations of intentionally designing a product that is addictive to youth. CBS News has this report.
Hundreds of people remain stranded in Hawaii after Hurricane Lala created catastrophic flooding. Here's a recap of the damage and what needs to be remediated.
Anti-Islam protesters gathered before and during the Dearborn city council meeting on Tuesday, which was moved to a larger location to accommodate the potential crowds. Here's a recap of the situation as of Wednesday morning.
President Trump has delayed a new round of tariffs on Canadian imports that was to take effect on Wednesday. Should they take effect, the auto industry is among those expected to be affected. CBS Detroit has this report.
Anti-Islam protesters and Dearborn community members attend the city council meeting. The new round of Canadian import tariffs is delayed. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.