Mike Babcock Watch: Potential Destinations

Buffalo Sabres

Apr 3, 2015; Buffalo, NY, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing

(12) during the national anthem before the game against the Chicago Blackhawks at First Niagara Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

The Sabres are in the midst of a massive rebuild; the team just lost out on the Connor McDavid sweepstakes, and are going to have their fourth different coach since 2013; why would Mike Babcock come here?

The Sabres, however, are still trying their best to get him. According to reports, they have offered a lot of draft compensation to the Red Wings and have already spoken with Babcock. Could the Red Wings be intrigued enough by their offer to let him walk away? Although the Sabres have been bad the past couple seasons, this will be a huge opportunity for Babcock to prove he is a real coaching legend by leading this team into the playoffs. They also have a wealth of young talent coming up, and next year they will likely see Jack Eichel, Evander Kane, and Sam Reinhart join the team.

Despite the fact that Cherry is trying to persuade Babcock to not go to a rebuilding team do to his experience with the Colorado Rockies, the Sabres might be a dark horse in the Babcock Watch.

Chance of getting Babcock: 7 percent

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