NHLPA Seeks Probe of Mike Babcock's 2023 Blue Jackets Stint as Oilers Weigh Hiring Him
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 10
NHLPA Seeks Probe of Mike Babcock's 2023 Blue Jackets Stint as Oilers Weigh Hiring Him
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 10
Summary
The NHL Players' Association asked the league to investigate Mike Babcock's 2023 Columbus Blue Jackets tenure if Edmonton moves toward hiring the Stanley Cup-winning coach.
No probe was opened when Babcock resigned before coaching a game in Columbus, after reports said he asked players to show him personal photos on their phones.
The review appears contingent on a real Oilers deal: there is no timeline, and no investigation would proceed if Babcock backs away from the job.
Edmonton's coaching search carries added weight because its next hire is seen as influential to Connor McDavid's long-term future, even as questions persist over whether Babcock fits the roster's deeper issues.