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Mike Babcock in contract talks with Buffalo Sabres: Report
The Mike Babcock sweepstakes will come to a end this week. Finally. And while reports state it's down to two teams, the Buffalo Sabres look to be pulling away from the Detroit Red Wings in the race.
According to the Associated Press, Babcock and the Sabres have initiated contract discussions.
The person said negotiations were taking place by phone between Babcock and Sabres general manager Tim Murray on Tuesday afternoon. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the talks are private.
Wawrow followed up with a Tweet stating nothing is done, but the two sides spoke on Tuesday, which would make sense since Babcock has said he'd like to make a decision by Wednesday.
When reached by Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press and asked if he’s leaving the Red Wings, Babcock responded, ”Not sure, know by morning."
Since this is a negotiation, and if this report is true, does Babcock turn around and take this offer to Ken Holland and Mike Illitch and see if Detroit would match? According to St. James, the Red Wings' offer was four years at $3.25 million a season, while the Buffalo News believes the Sabres have offered around $5 million a year.
Babcock, who is still under contract with Detroit until June 30, would cost the Sabres a third-round pick as compensation if he takes over the head coaching job.
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