By Michael Augello, Featurd
Mike Babcock has faced high expectations as head coach of Team Canada in two Olympics and with the Detroit Red Wings but never has the pressure been higher on NHL’s highest-paid coach than entering the Stanley Cup playoffs this season behind the bench of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
“This time of year is what it's all about. Pressure is a privilege and pressure simply means you have a chance.” the Leafs head coach said on Wednesday. “If you have no chance, there's no pressure. I'd much rather have a little duress for everybody and that's where the fun is at.