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FILE - In this Jan. 10, 2015, file photo, Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock talks with an official in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals in Washington. From San Jose to Philadelphia, Mike Babcock has no shortage of NHL coaching options after the Detroit Red Wings granted him permission to speak to other teams.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Mike Babcock, formerly of Red Wings, hired as Maple Leafs’ new coach

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Jack Adams award finalists: Babcock, Cooper, Roy

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Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock addresses the media at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Babcock has one year left on his contract, and signing him to a longer-term deal might be an item on the franchise's list of things to do this offseason. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Red Wings’ Babcock isn’t worried about his future

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Detroit Red Wings defenseman Kyle Quincey (27) checks Boston Bruins right wing Reilly Smith during the first period of Game 4 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series in Detroit, Thursday, April 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Bruins beat Red Wings 3-2 in OT, up 3-1 in series

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

In a photo made with a fish eye lens, Detroit Red Wings' Daniel Alfredsson tries to check Boston Bruins' Andrej Meszaros (41) during the third period of Boston's 4-1 win in Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series in Boston Sunday, April 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Red Wings’ Henrik Zetterberg in lineup for Game 4

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Boston Bruins defenseman Johnny Boychuk (55) helps keep the puck away from Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask of Finland during the third period of Game 3 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit, Tuesday, April 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Bruins defense holding Red Wings to historic lows

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Boston Bruins defenseman Dougie Hamilton reacts after scoring during the first period of Game 3 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit, Tuesday, April 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Bruins beat Red Wings 3-0 in Game 3, take 2-1 lead

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' Zdeno Chara (33) mixes it up with Detroit Red Wings' Brendan Smith during the first period of Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series in Boston, Sunday, April 20, 2014. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

Red Wings hope to use speed vs Bruins’ strength

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Boston Bruins' David Krejci (46) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Boston, Saturday, April 12, 2014. The Bruins won 4-1. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Bruins set for fresh start after regular season

By HOWARD ULMAN - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings' Darren Helm, left, reaches for a loose puck as St. Louis Blues' Adam Cracknell, center rear, and Roman Polak, of the Czech Republic, defend during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, April 13, 2014, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Red Wings keep Blues down with 3-0 shutout

By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press

Buffalo Sabres left winger Nicolas Deslauriers (44) deflects the puck on Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard (35) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Buffalo, N.Y., Tuesday, April 8, 2014. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

Red Wings beat Sabres 4-2

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) stops a shot during a scrum at the net against Edmonton Oilers' Luke Gazdic, right, as Detroit Red Wings' Drew Miller, left, helps defend during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 14, 2014, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Banged-up Red Wings beat Oilers 2-1 in SO

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Detroit Red Wings' Brendan Smith (2) celebrates his first period goal with teammates Johan Franzen (93), of Sweden, Jakub Kindl (4), of Czechoslovakia, and Gustav Nyquist, right, of Sweden, during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Friday, March 7, 2014, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Franzen leads Red Wings over Devils, 7-4

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Detroit Red Wings' Johan Franzen (93) celebrates his goal with teammates Daniel Alfredsson (11) Niklas Kronwall (55) Darren Helm (43) and Pavel Datsyuk (14) during first period NHL hockey action against the Ottawa Senators in Ottawa, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Fred Chartrand)

Franzen’s hat trick leads Red Wings past Senators

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Montreal Canadiens center David Desharnais (51) is stopped by Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014, in Montreal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Ryan Remiorz)

Nyquist scores in OT, Red Wings edge Canadiens 2-1

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Canada forward John Tavares is helped up off the ice by a trainer during the second period of a men's quarterfinal ice hockey game against Latvia at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. Tavares is out for the rest of the Olympics with an unspecified leg injury. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Canada’s John Tavares out for rest of Olympics

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Canada forward Sidney Crosby watches the official during a face-off against Finland forward Jarkko Immonen in the first period of a men's ice hockey game at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Canada not worried about no goals from Crosby

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Team Canada's head coach Mike Babcock, right, speaks with Sidney Crosby during practice at the Sochi Winter Olympics Tuesday Feb. 11, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Adrian Wyld)

Crosby grows into leadership role with Canada

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Team Canada captain Sidney Crosby, left, and head coach Mike Babcock, right, watch a drill during a practice session at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, on Monday, Feb. 10, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)

Sidney Crosby grows into leadership role with Team Canada

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Team Canada goalie Roberto Luongo watches a drill during practice at the Sochi Winter Olympics Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Adrian Wyld)

Goalie Price to start Canada’s 1st Olympic game

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press