8. How good is Mike Babcock?
Feb 26, 2014; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock (right) talks to the players during the third period against Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports
It would appear that Mike Babcock is a genius. The job he has done to get the Red Wings to their 23rd straight playoff appearance despite seemingly constant injuries to many key players and an aging roster is among the best coaching performances of all time. A first round matchup against the Bruins or Penguins is inevitable and will be a tough assignment but if anyone can guide his team to an upset, it is Babcock.