Mike Babcock resigns as Head Coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets; club names Pascal Vincent Head Coach

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— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) September 17, 2023

Sources say #CBJ and Mike Babcock are indeed parting ways.

Investigation by #NHLPA left no path for Babcock to continue as coach. Much of last 24-48 hours was spent negotiating his exit.

Strong message sent: Treat all players with respect, as you would in any proper workplace.

— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) September 17, 2023

Mike Babcock has allegedly been asking various Blue Jackets to see their phones then AirPlaying their photos on his office TV.

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— Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) September 12, 2023

NHLPA statement on probe into Mike Babcock allegations. Worth pointing out its characterized as an “ongoing review.”

Union has been canvassing players with information to share — both current players in CBJ and those who played for Babcock before. Expect that to continue pic.twitter.com/92eRq3rf9E

— Katie Strang (@KatieJStrang) September 15, 2023