NHL to investigate Mike Babcock's resignation from Columbus in 2023, AP source says

The NHL is beginning an investigation into Mike Babcock’s resignation as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets in September 2023 before he coached a game for them, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the investigation is being done privately. The Players’ Association requested the investigation last week after word emerged that the Edmonton Oilers were interested in hiring Babcock.

By Jason Griffith for PeeDeeWire

Yahoo Sports reports: The NHL is beginning an investigation into Mike Babcock’s resignation as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets in September 2023 before he coached a game for them, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the investigation is being done privately. The Players’ Association requested the investigation last week after word emerged that the Edmonton Oilers were interested in hiring Babcock.