Players’ union asks NHL to investigate Mike Babcock over tenure with Blue Jackets
Reports suggest the Edmonton Oilers are interested in hiring Babcock, who resigned from the Blue Jackets in 2023 amid allegations he violated players’ privacy
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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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