The NHL clears former coach Mike Babcock to work again, allowing the Edmonton Oilers to hire him following a league investigation into his conduct during his 2023 tenure with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Multiple outlets report that the NHL completes its review and issues a statement indicating there is no basis to restrict Babcock’s employment. The investigation is initiated at the request of the NHL Players’ Association, prompted by the Oilers’ interest in hiring him. Outlets describe the decision as clearance to become head coach with Edmonton if the team chooses to proceed. Coverage also notes Babcock’s prior head-coaching experience with major NHL teams, including the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs, before his time in Columbus. While at least one report characterizes the decision as leaving Babcock looking “pretty shady,” the NHL’s conclusion in all accounts is that the findings do not support a suspension or employment ban. The Oilers therefore are free to finalize a hiring process after the league’s determination.
NHL clears Mike Babcock to coach Edmonton Oilers after Columbus-tenure review
The NHL clears former coach Mike Babcock to work again, allowing the Edmonton Oilers to hire him following a league investigation into his conduct during his 2023 tenure with the Columbus Blue Jackets...
- The NHL completes a review of Mike Babcock’s conduct during his 2023 tenure with Columbus.
- The investigation is launched at the request of the NHL Players’ Association.
- The NHL finds no basis to restrict Babcock’s employment.
- The decision clears Babcock to coach the Edmonton Oilers if the team chooses to hire him.
- Babcock previously coaches in the NHL with teams including the Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs.
The league launched an investigation at the request of the NHL Players’ Association in light of the Oilers’ interest in hiring him. The league in a statement said even in the least favorable light, there was no basis to restrict Babcock’s employment.
8 hours agoLooks like the Edmonton Oilers are going to get their guy. The National Hockey League wrapped up its investigation Thursday morning and ruled that while Mike Babcock comes out of it looking pretty shady, there is not enough evidence to warrant any type of suspension of banishment and he is cleared to return to the […]
8 hours agoThe NHL said Thursday it completed a review of Mike Babcock’s tenure in Columbus, cleared him to coach the Edmonton Oilers if they opt to hire him. The league launched an investigation at the request of the NHL Players’ Association in light of the Edmonton Oilers’ interest in hiring Babcock. The league in a statement said even in the least favorable light, there was no basis to restrict Babcock’s employment.
9 hours agoThe Edmonton Oilers have been given clearance by the NHL to hire Mike Babcock as head coach after the league concluded an investigation into his conduct while with Columbus in 2023.
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