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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
Because Ken Holland is blocking his upward movement. Babcock wants full control, which is not presently available in Detroit.
Plus a dumptruck full of money.
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Babcock has stated numerous times he doesn't want to be a GM. IMO this is about money and recognition. He wants to be the highest paid coach and he wants another challenge to conquer as he's won a cup with Detroit, Olympic gold, and probably wants the challenge of taking a different team over the top. I would think the Penguins, Sharks (depending on their goaltending situation) and Blues (goaltending a question mark as well) would be his best chances of winning a cup as going to Edmonton or Tonront would likely result in playoffs eventually but they are both so far from being a legit cup contender that he would have to wait until close to his 60's to get a sniff of another cup. Buffalo is in a similar position as the Oilers and Leafs but they look to have a more rounded prospect base and could be the easier of the three to take from worst to first.