After their Game 7 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery was asked what he did to prepare for the game. As part of his answer, Jim Montgomery said he received advice and encouragement from former Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock ahed of the game.
Since his firing and reported mistreatment of players in Toronto Mike Babcock has not found success coaching in the NHL. He was fired before even coaching a game for the Columbus Blue Jackets for similar allegations. Now fans are convinced Mike Babcock helped the Boston Bruins in a revenge plot against the Maple Leafs.