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Frank Corrado: Mike Babcock might be back?! Frankie shares his experience playing for both Babs AND John Torterella

Ep. 2114

TSN's Frank Corrado stops by with some personal stories of playing for Babcock's Leafs teams and how it affected his career. Frank talks about the differences between the "coach" and the "person", and why the Oilers would even consider going down this road. Frank also has thoughts on the Canucks' possible interest in Brendan Gallagher, both the coast of acquisition and the fit inside the room.


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