The National Hockey League (NHL) has completed a review of Mike Babcock’s tenure in Columbus and cleared him to coach the Edmonton Oilers if they choose to hire him.
Background
Babcock, 63, has not coached in the NHL since 2019, when he was fired by Toronto 23 games into his fifth season in charge. The Blue Jackets hired him on July 1, 2023, but he resigned in September after his requests for personal photos from players drew criticism as an invasion of privacy.
The NHL launched an investigation at the request of the NHL Players’ Association in light of the Edmonton Oilers’ interest in hiring Babcock. The league stated that even in the least favorable light, there was no basis to restrict Babcock’s employment.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
