The NHLPA has asked the NHL to investigate Mike Babcock's 2023 Blue Jackets stint as the Oilers reportedly consider hiring the Stanley Cup-winning coach.
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However, he resigned before the season began after the"Spittin' Chiclets" There was no investigation at the time because of Babcock's resignation. There's no timeline for this investigation, and if Babcock decides to back out of a deal with the Oilers, there will be no investigation this time either.
He hasn't coached a game in the league since, and was brought up as a potential option for the Oilers last month, but heBabcock is such an interesting choice for Edmonton, because he comes with quite a bit of baggage and is not known to be one of the more popular coaches among players. Sure, he has an indisputable record, but coaching was never really Edmonton's problem, as they've struggled to get over the hump and win the Stanley Cup in the Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl era.
The problems have been depth and goaltending, and this ironically mirrors Babcock's situation in Toronto. He found himself with a stellar core — in Toronto it was Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, William Nylander and, for a little bit at the end of his time there, John Tavares — but a weak blueline, a lack of depth and shaky goaltending. Unless Babcock is the goalie or bottom-six forward whisperer, those are issues the front office has to figure out.
Babcock couldn't crack the code in Toronto. In fact, it was his successor, Sheldon Keefe, who led the team to its first playoff series win since 2004 during the 2023So, hiring Babcock may not solve the problems that need addressing, and depending on how an investigation turns out, it might even create some.
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