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Columbus Blue Jackets News / ClutchPoints / April 24
3 candidates to replace Jarmo Kekalainen as Blue Jackets GM
It was nothing short of another struggling season for the Columbus Blue Jackets, who found themselves embroiled in controversy before the 2023-24 campaign even began thanks to the botched hiring of Mike Babcock.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 22
NHL betting: These teams have the shortest odds at getting the first overall draft pick
While many hockey supporters are dialed into the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, other fans are already counting down to the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 27
NHL Awards: Can anyone top Tocchet as the betting favorite to win the Jack Adams Award?
When NHL pundits were making their cases ahead of the 2023-24 season for which head coach would win the next Jack Adams Award, Rick Tocchet didn't come up in many discussions. How times have changed.
NHL News / Flamesnation / September 30
On Mike Babcock and Darryl Sutter’s coaching styles and why the ‘old boys club’ isn’t good enough anymore
It didn’t take long for the hockey world to out former Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Mike Babcock for some… unusual practices. Just recently, he resigned
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / September 24
Blue Jackets Hope Pascal Vincent Can Revive Respectability
Welcome to Part 3 of our Blue Jackets Media Day coverage. Welcome also to our season debut of the Sunday Long Read. In case you missed the first two parts of the series, we discussed the Mike Babcock situation first from management’s perspective and then the player’s perspective.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / The Hockey Writers / September 21
Blue Jackets’ Players Must Move Past the Mike Babcock Dilemma
Columbus Blue Jackets management had their say on the Mike Babcock situation at Media Day. Now it’s the players turn to get their say. Welcome to Part 2 of our Blue Jackets’ Media Day coverage.
Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / September 21
Former Red Wings Defensemen Slamming Babcock
heliosThe recent episode with Mike Babcock again abusing his power over players brought back a personal memory from a press-box conversation with Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Chelios about the latter days of his Detroit Red Wings career playing for Babcock.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / September 18
Is Mike Babcock finally out of work options in the NHL?
The incredibly short tenure that Mike Babcock served in Columbus has cast an eerie light on the Blue Jackets that will be hard for the Metropolitan Division club to shake.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / September 18
Blue Jackets address Mike Babcock resignation
In addition to introducing new head coach Pascal Vincent, the Blue Jackets front-office leadership group also spoke to media about Babcock’s departure, which came following the NHL Players’ Association’s investigation last week into him allegedly looking through photos on players’ phones.
NHL News / Oilersnation / September 17
Mike Babcock steps down as Columbus Blue Jackets head coach and Jujhar Khaira signs with Minnesota Wild
Mike Bacock’s career in Columbus is over before a single puck has dropped. Babcock resigned Sunday afternoon as the Columbus Blue Jackets head coach after
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / September 17
Blue Jackets part ways with controversial head coach Mike Babcock
Mike Babcock’s tenure as the head coach of the Blue Jackets didn’t even reach 12 weeks.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / September 17
Former Leafs coach Mike Babcock has resigned from the Blue Jackets
A former Leafs coach’s tenure with his new team has ended before he even got a chance to coach a preseason game. Multiple reports were suggesting that Mike Babcock has stepped down as head coach of the Blue Jackets on Sunday afternoon.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 17
Mike Babcock out as Blue Jackets head coach, Bedard puts on a show in first game as a Hawk: Around the NHL
It’s Sunday, which meant the only headlines we were expecting to dive into today were the ones that came out of the Vancouver Canucks prospects’ performances at the Young Stars Classic, which is underway in Penticton, BC.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / September 17
Mike Babcock resigns as Blue Jackets head coach amid controversy
The Mike Babcock era in Columbus is over before he even coached a single game with the franchise.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 17
Mike Babcock resigns as Blue Jackets head coach
Columbus Blue Jackets HC Mike Babcock resigned on Sunday after just two-and-a-half months on the job.
NHL News / Canucksarmy / September 15
Mike Babcock investigation given new life; BioSteel seeking bankruptcy proection: Around the NHL
In Canucksland, the Young Stars Classic kicks off today in Pencticton and training camp from Victoria gets going on Thursday. We’re going to be at both
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / September 15
Mike Babcock investigation a primary focus as NHL, NHLPA meet Friday
The NHL and NHL Players’ Association are set to meet Friday in New York. While the meeting had been previously scheduled for a standard discussion covering multiple agenda items, as reported by TSN’S Darren Dreger, the two sides will focus primarily on the investigation into the conduct of Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Mike Babcock.
Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / September 14
Former Red Wings D Ward Has His Say Regarding Babcock
In discussing the latest episode involving Mike Babcock, former Detroit Red Wings defenseman Aaron Ward is making some very salient points. Appearing on
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / September 13
‘All he cares about is himself’: Former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Frank Corrado speaks on Mike Babcock privacy allegations
As the hockey world continues to navigate through allegations of privacy concerns levied against new Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Mike Babcock, former players are continuing to come out speaking against the bench boss whose career spans four decades.
NHL News / Canucksarmy / September 13
Ex-Canuck Frank Corrado jumps in on the Mike Babcock camera roll drama in Columbus
In case you missed it, the Columbus Blue Jackets announced an investigation on their new head coach Mike Babcock yesterday after a report from Paul Bissonnette of the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast claimed Babcock was going through players’ personal photos on their phones.
Montreal Canadiens News / Oilersnation / September 12
NHLPA launches investigation into privacy allegations levied against Columbus Blue Jackets coach Mike Babcock and Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price says NHL return ‘not going to happen’
The NHL Players’ Association has launched an investigation into claims of a breach of privacy involving Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Mike Babcock.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Yardbarker / September 12
Blue Jackets' controversial coaching hire already facing allegations of troubling tactics
The Columbus Blue Jackets took a big gamble in hiring Mike Babcock to be their new head coach, and it already seems to be creating some problems for the team.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 12
NHLPA Investigating Babcock Claims, Did Same Thing With Maple Leafs
Recent allegations against Columbus Blue Jackets’ head coach Mike Babcock have ignited a storm of controversy, prompting both the Blue Jackets organization and the NHL Players’ Association (NHLPA) to launch an investigation.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1
Blue Jackets officially name Mike Babcock as head coach
The final NHL head coaching vacancy has officially been filled. Prior to the opening of free agency Saturday, the Blue Jackets announced that they have named Mike Babcock as their new head coach, signing him to a two-year deal.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Daily Faceoff / June 30
Blue Jackets to introduce new head coach
The Blue Jackets released Brad Larsen back on April 15, with Mike Babcock’s name showing up in the rumor mill shortly after.
Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / June 5
Commodore Puts Blue Jackets on Blast For Hiring ex-Red Wings Coach Babcock
Former Detroit Red Wings defenseman Mike Commodore has proven to be a consistent critic of Mike Babcock, his coach during his one season with the Wings in 2011-12.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 3
Mike Babcock to be named Blue Jackets head coach
It was expected by now that the Blue Jackets would officially have their head coach in place by now. However, earlier on Saturday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reported (Twitter link) that the delay isn’t tied to their own deliberations but rather that something and/or someone was holding up the process.
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