Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock has words with an official for an illegal equipment penalty during first period NHL action in Winnipeg, Oct. 4, 2017. /THE CANADIAN PRESSPhoto by John Woods

In book, Nazem Kadri says he pushed back against Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock’s behaviour

'The whole point was to embarrass guys, and it made for some awkward conversations'

by · Calgary Herald

Calgary Flames centre Nazem Kadri’s book Dreamer: My Life On The Edge delves into Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock’s handling of players.

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Kadri’s book, scheduled for release Oct. 15, recounts Babcock telling Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner during his 2016-17 rookie season to make of list of teammates ranking their work ethic from best to worst.

Marner confirmed the incident in 2019 after the Maple Leafs fired Babcock.