NHL officially opens Mike Babcock investigation

The NHL has officially opened an investigation into Mike Babcock's 2023 resignation from the Columbus Blue Jackets, now that the Stanley Cup Final is complete. The investigation will involve multiple interviewed parties and aims to determine whether any further penalty will be imposed or if the Edmonton Oilers will be permitted to hire Babcock as their new head coach. The NHLPA has reacted negatively to the potential hiring, voicing objections through multiple conversations, while the Oilers had already arranged face-to-face meetings between Babcock and a small group of players in Toronto.