NHL to conduct investigation of Mike Babcock at NHLPA’s request - The Athletic

The NHL will conduct an investigation into Mike Babcock's tenure as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets after the NHL Players' Association requested one before approving the Edmonton Oilers' plan to hire him. Babcock resigned from the Blue Jackets in 2023 amid allegations that he asked players to share personal photos from their phones. The NHLPA informed the Oilers on Tuesday that the investigation must proceed before the union signs off on his hiring.