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When Jonathan Toews scored twice in the final seconds to force overtime in Game 5, the Western Conference finals appeared to be bending under the weight of the Chicago Blackhawks' famed playoff tenacity.
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."
Babcock is leaving on good terms and deserves nothing but respect from Detroit.
"It was very emotional," Babcock said. "I had to get the Kleenex box out when I sat in his office."
"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.
During the 2013 season, Babcock surpassed both Scotty Bowman and Jack Adams as the winningest coach in the storied franchise's history.
McLellan was hired as the new coach of Oilers on Tuesday.
The Anaheim Ducks wished they hadn't allowed Game 2 of the Western Conference finals to become the longest game in Honda Center history even before Marcus Kruger won it for the Chicago Blackhawks.
In an interview Friday with TSN, Babcock said the decision could come as early as Wednesday.
Here's your break down of all of the great sports action from another busy Sunday in the sports world.
Welcome to the NHL's final four, where one road win could go a long way.
"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.
The Pittsburgh Penguins lost to the New York Rangers in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Derek Stepan scored 11:24 in overtime, lifting New York past the Washington Capitals 2-1 and into the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday night.
So much for all those questions about what's happened to Steven Stamkos in the NHL playoffs.
Babcock has been linked to numerous teams and reportedly has met with several, and the process is expected to continue in Prague.
Hold the pep talks, motivational ploys and all the statistics that support Tampa Bay feeling good about its chances of closing out Montreal in the second round of the NHL playoffs.
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.
"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."
A Metro Detroit resident has claimed the title of Miss Michigan, being crowned on Saturday night.
Michigan Democratic House members have introduced three bills that would create infrastructure to study reparations, establish a state office and track data for descendants of enslaved Americans.
A Brighton, Michigan, man bicycling his way across the state to raise awareness about Alzheimer's wrapped up his weeklong ride on Sunday.
Miyu Yamashita got into a playoff Sunday in the Meijer LPGA Classic in West Michigan when Lottie Woad's 3-foot par try lipped out to close regulation, then won with a 3-footer of her own on the first extra hole.
Dillon Dingler homered and drove in the tying run in the ninth, Matt Vierling's bloop single finished off Detroit's comeback as the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 in 10 innings on Sunday.
A Brighton, Michigan, man bicycling his way across the state to raise awareness about Alzheimer's wrapped up his weeklong ride on Sunday.
Michigan Democratic House members have introduced three bills that would create infrastructure to study reparations, establish a state office and track data for descendants of enslaved Americans.
A 77-year-old woman is in the hospital after the SUV she was driving crashed into a tree in Oakland Township, Michigan, on Saturday afternoon, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
Here's what to know ahead of the annual event in downtown Detroit.
A Metro Detroit resident has claimed the title of Miss Michigan, being crowned on Saturday night.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
Serena Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
An American Airlines passenger allegedly bit a fellow flyer and was "trying to fight everybody" on a Sunday flight, a pilot said.
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said he expects a diplomatic solution with Iran to fail, though he noted that he would "rather try diplomacy than take it off the table."
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
Emergency responders arrived to find the hikers already deceased on the trails, according to the National Park Service.
Blood drives are happening all across Michigan, including one at the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Michigan Chapter in Detroit.
An experimental fentanyl vaccine that has spent years in development is now entering a new phase, offering new hope in the fight against the nation's ongoing overdose epidemic.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
A second mosquito-borne virus has been detected in West Michigan's Kent County, local health officials said.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
Miyu Yamashita got into a playoff Sunday in the Meijer LPGA Classic in West Michigan when Lottie Woad's 3-foot par try lipped out to close regulation, then won with a 3-footer of her own on the first extra hole.
Dillon Dingler homered and drove in the tying run in the ninth, Matt Vierling's bloop single finished off Detroit's comeback as the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 in 10 innings on Sunday.
Mellissa Channell-Watkins, a Plymouth, Michigan, native, and two other defenders have signed with PWHL Detroit, the team said on Sunday.
Serena Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
Troy Melton allowed one hit in six innings and the Detroit Tigers' offense came alive late in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
Heavy rain at times, with higher totals near the Ohio border
A resort in Switzerland is playing host to high-level teams from the U.S. and Iran as the two countries launch talks to negotiate the fate of Iran’s nuclear program. The public messaging from the two sides has led to some conflicting statements with the meetings now underway. Taurean Small reports.
A Brighton, Michigan, man bicycling his way across Michigan to raise awareness and money for Alzheimer’s suicide prevention wrapped up his weeklong ride on Sunday. CBS News Detroit’s Alysia Burgio shares his journey from Detroit’s Belle Isle.
A special Father’s Day gathering in Detroit on Sunday took people on a nostalgic journey about summer memories in communities of color.
The 68th running of the Ford Fireworks show is happening on Monday night in Detroit. CBS News Detroit’s Julia Avant explains what you need to know.