NHL Insider provides an update on the future of Mike Babcock's coaching career in the NHL
Yesterday Mike Babcock stepped down as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets just a week before training camps are set to open. This comes after an investigation was launched into his conduct during player meetings in which players felt uncomfortable.
Last week the crew of Spittin' Chiclets Podcast brought to light some allegations against Mike Babcock. According to the podcast Babcock had been asking players to see the photos on their phone on a way to "get to know the players".
Hockey Insider Chris Johnston believes Babcock' s time in the NHL is done for good.
https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/video/johnston-i-dont-see-any-way-back-to-the-nhl-for-babcock~2766691
"Columbus weren't comfortable with the way he was handling the young players in the organization."
«Absolutely notthis was already going to be his last job in the NHL. The way this has unraveled I don't see him seeking other employment and I don't see other teams coming knocking»
Babcocks' time in the NHL is certainly over. His "old school" practices of dealing with people simply doesn't work in 2023. Babcock has made enough money in the NHL to ride off into the sunset and the NHL definitely doesn't need the Babcock headache any longer.
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SEPTEMBRE 18 | 139 ANSWERS NHL Insider provides an update on the future of Mike Babcock's coaching career in the NHL How will Mike Babcock be remembered? |
Winning coach with Cups and Olmpic gold medals | 29 | 20.9 % |
How poorly he treated his players | 105 | 75.5 % |
All the charity work he does | 5 | 3.6 % |
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