Babcock Back in NHL Coaching Spotlight

Mike Babcock’s NHL coaching future just got a major boost — the league cleared him after reviewing allegations from his brief stint in Columbus, where he asked players to share personal photos, sparking privacy concerns. Now, the Edmonton Oilers are reportedly set to hire him as head coach, having checked with the NHLPA first to avoid backlash. With Connor McDavid’s contract extension looming and questions about his long-term stay, Babcock’s controversial past — including the infamous Toronto teammate ranking incident — adds risk. Still, with a Stanley Cup and Olympic gold under his belt, Babcock’s resume remains strong, and the NHLPA, while concerned, supports the league’s decision, urging him to meet the high bar of NHL coaching. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1ea00e7b4cda6b79