Mike Babcock has been cleared by the National Hockey League to coach the Oilers next season, following an investigation into improper conduct while head coach of the Blue Jackets in the summer of 2023, leading to his resignation.
A league statement read in part, "Our investigation has concluded that, even in a light least favorable to Mr. Babcock, there is no current basis to restrict his employment in the League."
The NHLPA, which requested the investigation, said in its own statement that "while we found the allegations of Mike Babcock's conduct as the Columbus Blue Jackets' head coach very concerning, the League has decided that there is no current basis on which to restrict his employment. Moving forward, we expect that Mr. Babcock will uphold the high standards required of NHL head coaches."
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Babcock cleared by NHL
Mike Babcock has been cleared by the National Hockey League to coach the Oilers next season, following an investigation into improper conduct while head coach of the Blue Jackets in the summer of 2023, leading to his resignation.
A league statement read in part, "Our investigation has concluded that, even in a light least favorable to Mr. Babcock, there is no current basis to restrict his employment in the League."
The NHLPA, which requested the investigation, said in its own statement that "while we found the allegations of Mike Babcock's conduct as the Columbus Blue Jackets' head coach very concerning, the League has decided that there is no current basis on which to restrict his employment. Moving forward, we expect that Mr. Babcock will uphold the high standards required of NHL head coaches."
My take: Sorry, Oilers.
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