Players’ union asks NHL for Mike Babcock investigation if Oilers want to hire him: Sources
The NHL Players’ Association has asked the league to investigate Mike Babcock‘s ill-fated tenure with the Columbus Blue Jackets before the Edmonton Oilers or any other NHL team can hire him as coach, two people with knowledge of the discussions said Wednesday. The request followed reports that the Oilers expressed interest in hiring Babcock. Both people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the talks were private.It was not clear whether the league had resumed or restarted an investigation of the veteran coach who has drawn criticism in recent years for his approach with players.All coaching hires are subject to league approval.
- ▪The NHL Players’ Association has asked the league to investigate Mike Babcock‘s ill-fated tenure with the Columbus Blue Jackets before the Edmonton Oilers or any other NHL team can hire him as coach, two people with knowledge of the discuss
- ▪The request followed reports that the Oilers expressed interest in hiring Babcock.
- ▪Both people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the talks were private.It was not clear whether the league had resumed or restarted an investigation of the veteran coach who has drawn criticism in recent years fo
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- ▪ Players’ union asks NHL to investigate Mike Babcock over tenure with Blue Jackets — The Globe and Mail
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The NHL Players’ Association has asked the league to investigate Mike Babcock‘s ill-fated tenure with the Columbus Blue Jackets before the Edmonton Oilers or any other NHL team can hire him as coach, two people with knowledge of the discussions said Wednesday. The request followed reports that the Oilers expressed interest in hiring Babcock. Both people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the talks were private.It was not clear whether the league had resumed or restarted an investigation of the veteran coach who has drawn criticism in recent years for his approach with players.All coaching hires are subject to league approval.
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