You know what the *REALLY* #$%@#%#$5 thing about this? Finally after *YEARS* of the team basically going in circles; we have a management team that looks like they have a logical plan. Now every decision might not work out but you can at least understand why they went that way. You can really see the light at the end of the tunnel. And its not a mirage.
Shows you just how hard it was back in the 6 team league to break-in. I might laugh at the Bruins expense about how they traded away then prospect goalie Ken Dryden to the Habs for two nobodies but there were only so many roster spots in those days (even if you include the farm clubs).
That, imho just means he was THAT good. Bruce was a seasoned NHL coach, though not without his faults. Still MILES better than Willie D or Travis Green. Agree to disagree.
As for Babcock? A dinosaur.