Babcock Hiring Stalled by Player Probe

The Edmonton Oilers’ potential hiring of Mike Babcock as head coach has hit a major snag after the NHL Players’ Association demands a full investigation into past allegations against him, including his 2023 resignation amid reports of inappropriate phone requests. With the league likely to grant the investigation request, the Oilers now face a significant delay and mounting pressure before moving forward — turning what was once a fast-tracked hire into a complex, high-stakes situation. 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/c8d4b092264036de