There's an obstacle in the Oilers hiring Mike Babcock as there head coach. The National Hockey League Players Association has insisted on an investigation into Babcock, related to his resignation from the Blue Jackets in 2023, for alleged violations when he requested players to reveal personal information and show them photos on their phones during private meetings.
The NHL confirmed Wednesday that it has opened an investigation. One was not conducted at the time because Babcock resigned.
My take: Might the NHLPA be saving the Oilers from themselves?
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NHL investigating Babcock
There's an obstacle in the Oilers hiring Mike Babcock as there head coach. The National Hockey League Players Association has insisted on an investigation into Babcock, related to his resignation from the Blue Jackets in 2023, for alleged violations when he requested players to reveal personal information and show them photos on their phones during private meetings.
The NHL confirmed Wednesday that it has opened an investigation. One was not conducted at the time because Babcock resigned.
My take: Might the NHLPA be saving the Oilers from themselves?
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