Nazem Kadri's Memoir Reveals Controversial Coaching Tactics by Mike Babcock

Kadri's upcoming book details incidents under Babcock's tenure with the Maple Leafs, highlighting a controversial player-ranking exercise.

Nazem Kadri's memoir, set for release on October 15, describes his experiences with former Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock.
The book recounts an incident where Babcock asked rookie Mitch Marner to rank teammates by work ethic, which Marner confirmed in 2019.
Kadri and teammate Tyler Bozak confronted Babcock about the exercise, leading to an apology to Marner from the coach.
Kadri criticizes Babcock's tactics, including publicly discussing player rankings based on gym effort, which he felt breached trust.
Babcock, who resigned from the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2023, faced scrutiny for asking players to show personal photos on their phones.