Players’ union asks NHL to investigate Mike Babcock over tenure with Blue Jackets
Both people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the talks were private. Opinion: If Mike Babcock joins the Oilers, Connor McDavid gets a yell-by-proxy voiceIt 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.Babcock resigned from the Blue Jackets in September 2023, less than three months after taking the job.
- ▪Both people spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the talks were private.
- ▪Opinion: If Mike Babcock joins the Oilers, Connor McDavid gets a yell-by-proxy voiceIt 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
- ▪All coaching hires are subject to league approval.Babcock resigned from the Blue Jackets in September 2023, less than three months after taking the job.
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Open this photo in gallery:Babcock has not coached a game in the league since he was fired by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2019.David Zalubowski/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe NHL Players’ Association has asked the league to investigate Mike Babcock’s ill-fated tenure with the Columbus Blue Jackets before Edmonton 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.
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