This Could Get Ugly: NHL Moving Forward With Mike Babcock Investigation

The NHL is moving forward with an investigation into Mike Babcock's conduct during his 2023 stint as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, where he resigned amid controversy. The NHL Players' Association has informed the Edmonton Oilers that it wants the investigation completed before signing off on Babcock's hiring, and has reportedly raised 'significant' additional claims about his behavior beyond the previously known incident of looking at players' cell phones. The Oilers' plans to hire Babcock as head coach are now on hold pending the outcome of the investigation.