Babcock On His Future: 'Ken [Holland] And I Can Work All That Stuff Out Later'
The upcoming playoffs could be the last for Mike Babcock as head coach of the Detroit Red Wings.
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The upcoming playoffs could be the last for Mike Babcock as head coach of the Detroit Red Wings.
There's nothing quite like playoff hockey and it's finally time to break down the field that gets the opportunity to battle for Lord Stanley's Cup.
Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins took so long to clinch a playoff berth, they almost missed the postseason altogether.
"Detroit has one of the highest unemployment rates, and I need to make sure that Detroit residents are hired..."
"There's risk in anything you do," Babcock said Monday after he announced Mrazek will start the first playoff game against Tampa Bay.
Landon Ferraro scored his first career goal in the opening minute and Joakim Andersson added an empty-netter with 2:20 left to help the playoff-bound Red Wings clinch the Atlantic Division's No. 3 seed.
About 10 months ago, Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock thought the team had no chance of making the playoffs.
Tickets to Detroit's first two postseason home games are now available.
Detroit qualified by earning a point while Boston lost to Florida.
Jimmy Howard made 30 saves for Detroit, which was outshot 28-16 over the final two periods.
"I think any time you're proud, you want to score, you want to help the team," Babcock said. "His production's still been at a high rate."
"He won last time out, he's our veteran guy," Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock said. "And now Jimmy, the ball's in his court right here."
The 23-year-old Ferraro has 27 goals and 15 assists in 70 games with the Griffins this season. He played four games for the Red Wings last season.
Darren Helm scored in the eighth round of a shootout, and the Detroit Red Wings outlasted the Minnesota Wild 3-2 on Saturday night.
Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader expressed confidence Red Wings fans would find ways around the restrictions the Lightning have enacted.
"I think we'll see what our group's made of these last five games," Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader said Friday.
The games in Florida are for Florida residents only. In other words, Red Wings fans, your money's no good there.
Petr Mrazek stopped 33 shots for Detroit, which got a regulation and shootout goal from Gustav Nyquist. Tomas Tatar also scored in the shootout.
Detroit beat Tampa Bay for the first time this season, and the 23-year-old Mrazek made a good case for more playing time.
I want to be out there every single night, but Coach feels like I don't deserve it," Howard said Friday.
The starting goaltender job of the Detroit Red Wings appears to be up for grabs.
The hits are getting harder, the intensity is ramping up and it's almost time for the best part of the NHL season.
The Red Wings have lost seven of 10 and are clinging to third place in the Atlantic Division.
Red Wings center Darren Helm had quite the story to tell when he returned to the team after the birth of his second child with his girlfriend.
Red Wings fans will be able to purchase tickets for each of the team's first two potential opening-round home games against a to-be-determined opponent, most likely the Tampa Bay Lightning or Montreal Canadiens.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. hit an inside-the-park home run on a grounder and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1.
A cooked pig was found in a checked bag of a traveler at Detroit Metro Airport coming in from a West African country, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection official said Friday.
Communities across the country, including in Southeast Michigan, are doing their part to help people struggling with hunger. Letter carriers collected food donations on Saturday.
The Detroit Pistons lost 116-109 on Saturday to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Officials in Westland, Michigan, are investigating after four people were arrested in connection with an assault that left an individual injured early Friday, police said.
Orion Township, Michigan, has declared a state of emergency as a precaution as crews work to address a water main leak in a neighboring community, officials said Saturday.
Faith and a little bit of luck left one teenager thankful after a violent crash earlier this week caused her car to split in half.
The Detroit Pistons lost 116-109 on Saturday to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Over the past few weeks, there has been a lot of controversy over the Oakland County Sheriff's Office using drones; however, Sheriff Mike Bouchard tells CBS Detroit that a terrifying scene outside of a domestic violence center might not have been resolved if it weren't for the technology.
Communities across the country, including in Southeast Michigan, are doing their part to help people struggling with hunger. Letter carriers collected food donations on Saturday.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
Kyle Isbel hit a walk-off single in the ninth after his run-scoring hit fueled a two-run, eighth-inning rally and also made two excellent catches that likely saved a run, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 for their sixth win in eight games.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
A "hawkish" turn at the Fed and stubbornly high inflation could delay interest rate cuts, according to Bank of America economists.
Trial jurors said they couldn't agree on the more serious charge of murder, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial on that count.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Perfect Pair was founded by a University of Michigan student in 2020 to curb social isolation during the pandemic.
The insurance company's contract with the healthcare system ends on June 30, and negotiations for a new one have been unsuccessful so far.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Michael Wacha pitched seven scoreless innings, Bobby Witt Jr. hit an inside-the-park home run on a grounder and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1.
The Detroit Pistons lost 116-109 on Saturday to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
The Detroit Pistons will look to take a 3-0 playoff series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday in Ohio.
Kyle Isbel hit a walk-off single in the ninth after his run-scoring hit fueled a two-run, eighth-inning rally and also made two excellent catches that likely saved a run, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 for their sixth win in eight games.
Cade Cunningham had 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in their second-round series.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
Communities across the country, including in Southeast Michigan, are doing what they can to help people struggling with hunger. Letter carriers collected food donations on Saturday. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega explains why the food drive is so important for local food pantries.
Sun then clouds for Mother's Day
Nurse T's Future Nurses Program took over part of Renaissance High School in Detroit on Saturday morning. Students were introduced to a wide range of activities aimed at giving them an idea of what they can find in the nursing field.
Residents across the northern portion of Oakland County could lose water if a pipe on a main that's leaking breaks. The leak was discovered in River Woods Park, located in Auburn Hills, on Wednesday. Julia Avant shares how people can prepare if there is a break.
Tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Iran continue to exchange fire.