NHL Clears Mike Babcock to Coach the Oilers After Review of His Columbus Tenure
NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL said Thursday it completed a review of Mike Babcock's tenure in Columbus, cleared him to coach the Edmonton Oilers if they opt to hire him.
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Here He Comes! NHL Approves Mike Babcock Hire in Edmonton
The news broke Thursday just after noon Eastern. After a few day investigation into his termination from the Columbus Blue […]
Why NHL is clearing Mike Babcock to coach Oilers after Blue Jackets scandal
The Edmonton Oilers are still without a coach, but have their sights set on Mike Babcock. Due to allegations against him in 2023, he resigned as the coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets before even coaching a game. This led the NHL to further investigate Babcock before allowing him to be hired. Now, the NHL […] The post Why NHL is clearing Mike Babcock to coach Oilers after Blue Jackets scandal appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Mike Babcock Gets Good News From NHL
Controversial head coach Mike Babcock has received good news from the NHL, as he has been cleared and is free to be hired by any team. In 2023, Babcock was hired to be the head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. But before he ever coached a game for the team, he stepped down and […] The post Mike Babcock Gets Good News From NHL appeared first on HEAVY .
NHL rumors: The 4 ‘obvious candidates’ as Team Canada’s next GM
Team Canada lost the gold medal game to Team USA at the 2026 Milan Olympics. Now, general manager Doug Armstrong is retiring from his post with the St Louis Blues, opening the international job as well. According to Pierre LeBrun, Kyle Dubas, Jim Nill, Don Sweeney, and Julian Brisebois have emerged as candidates. “Kyle Dubas, […] The post NHL rumors: The 4 ‘obvious candidates’ as Team Canada’s next GM appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Which Blues’ Free Agents Should Be Re-Signed?
Now that the Stanley Cup Final is over, the NHL prepares for the 2026-27 season. With a little over 10 days until free agency begins, teams will look at their…
Blue Jackets’ GM Don Waddell Talks 2026 NHL Draft, Offseason Progress & More
Don Waddell is no stranger to long days and nights. That is commonplace in the month of June when he and his staff spend the month getting ready for the…
Mike Babcock Investigation Could Give the Oilers an Opportunity
With the Stanley Cup Final officially complete, the NHL has now launched its investigation into Mike Babcock’s 2023 resignation from the Columbus Blue Jackets. What was already a controversial coaching…
Serious concern emerges for Oilers amid NHL’s Mike Babcock investigation
The Edmonton Oilers’ coaching search has taken a troubling turn as the NHL officially begins its investigation into Mike Babcock’s 2023 resignation from the Columbus Blue Jackets. While Edmonton remains interested in Babcock as a candidate, growing resistance from player…
Elliotte Friedman shares major hindrance in Mike Babcock's investigation caused by Blue Jackets players & staff
The NHL has officially opened its long-delayed investigation into former coach Mike Babcock's brief stint with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2023.
NHL Officially Opens Mike Babcock Investigation From 2023 Allegations
The Edmonton Oilers will have to wait to introduce Mike Babcock as their newest head coach. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman confirmed Monday that the NHL has officially opened an investigation against Babcock for what took place during 2023, when the polarizing head coach was hired, then essentially fired before ever stepping behind the Blue Jackets' bench. Sources indicate there will be multiple parties interviewed as part of the process. At issue is whether there will be any further penalty or...
Report: NHL officially begins investigation into Babcock’s 2023 Blue Jackets resignation
The investigation has been precipitated by the Edmonton Oilers’ apparent interest in hiring Babcock.
NHL to Investigate Mike Babcock's Resignation From Columbus in 2023, AP Source Says
NEW YORK (AP) — 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.
Blues make four changes to coaching, management staff
Greg Cronin and Vaclav Prospal have been hired as assistant coaches to Jim Montgomery.
Mike Babcock Oilers investigation is fully underway after Blue Jackets departure
Following their loss in the Western Conference Semifinal at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks, the Edmonton Oilers terminated head coach Kris Knoblauch along with assistant coach Mark Stuart. Despite having been behind the bench for each of Edmonton’s last two runs to the Stanley Cup Final, Oilers GM Stan Bowman felt a change in […] The post Mike Babcock Oilers investigation is fully underway after Blue Jackets departure appeared first on ClutchPoints .
3 Reasons the Blue Jackets Need to Prioritize Trading Merzlikins
The offseason has been underway for the Columbus Blue Jackets for a while now. They got some good news in the form of a Norris Trophy win for Zach Werenski,…
Blue Jackets’ 5 Biggest Draft Busts of All-Time
Draft day hasn’t always been kind to the Columbus Blue Jackets – especially in their early years. While the team was often loaded with high selections, some swings and misses…
Landing spots for Blue Jackets Elvis Merzlikins
While the Columbus Blue Jackets aren't hurting for cap space (they have $32.36 million), it never hurts to optimize it further. And during the postseason, they have a chance to recapture more of it by trading veteran goaltender Elvis Merzlikins. Merzlikins ' current cap hit with the Blue Jackets is $5.4 million, and he has one year left on the deal he signed with the Blue Jackets in 2022, with then general manager Jarmo Kekalainen. Once thought to be the next star in the Blue Jackets sys...
Blue Jackets sign forward prospect to one-year extension
On Saturday, the Columbus Blue Jackets retained forward prospect James Malatesta, signing him to a one-year, two-way contract extension for the 2026-27 season. The agreement carries an NHL salary of $850,000 and an AHL salary of $95,000, according to PuckPedia. Malatesta spent the entire 2025-26 campaign with the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters, recording 10 goals and […] The post Blue Jackets sign forward prospect to one-year extension appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Oilers Notebook: NHL pushes for quick Mike Babcock investigation as former players voice frustration
When it comes to the National Hockey League’s investigation into Mike Babcock’s time with the Columbus Blue Jackets, expect a quick process, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported. The investigation was launched at the request of the NHL Players’ Association this week, days after it was reported the Edmonton Oilers had approached the group to see if there…
Sources say Babcock will be able to work after investigation: Johnson
The Edmonton Oilers saga with Mike Babcock awaits an NHL investigation into what happened between him and Columbus Blue Jackets players three years ago, which led to his resignation. Babcock has been off the coaching radar since, as the league chose not to investigate the NHL Players’ Association’s findings since he had resigned from Columbus….
Devils rumors: The AAV on Nico Hischier’s next contract, per Insider
In disappointing fashion, the New Jersey Devils failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, bringing into question the kind of moves that new general manager Sunny Mehta would have to make in order to ensure his club could start making postseason runs again in short order. One important matter of business that Mehta is […] The post Devils rumors: The AAV on Nico Hischier’s next contract, per Insider appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Werenski, Potential Moves & More
We are exactly two weeks out from the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo. This time is known to some as the “calm before the storm.” While there are certainly some…
Zach Werenski To Request Trade From Blue Jackets?
There has been some buzz around the league that, following Dylan Larkin's trade request, Columbus Blue Jackets Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski could be considering doing the same. But insider Pierre LeBrun threw some cold water on that rumor... Kind of. I can tell you as of Wednesday afternoon, I’m told there has not been any communication to the Columbus Blue Jackets indicating that kind of thing on Werenski, who has two more years on his deal. But while he insisted that Werens...
New Allegation Emerging Against Babcock, As Oilers Hire Still On Hold
The Edmonton Oilers/Mike Babcock Saga is taking a new turn, according to insider Frank Seravalli. He claims that sources have told him that the NHLPA and the NHL are in receipt of "significant" additional claims against Babcock from his tumultuous Columbus Blue Jackets two-month tenure in 2023. If #Oilers elect to continue down the path with Mike Babcock, sources say the #NHLPA is in receipt of “significant” additional claims from their own investigation with players that were not ...
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