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NHLPA Seeks Investigation into Babcock's 2023 Blue Jackets Tenure

Sources indicate the NHLPA expects a thorough NHL investigation into coach Mike Babcock's short run with Columbus in 2023, a prerequisite before the Oilers can consider hiring him.

ESPN·Jun 10, 2026·via ESPN

NHLPA Seeks Investigation into Babcock's 2023 Blue Jackets Tenure

The NHLPA expects a full NHL investigation of coach Mike Babcock's brief tenure in Columbus in 2023 before the Oilers can hire him, sources told ESPN.

_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/49017834/sources-nhlpa-eyes-mike-babcock-inquiry-oilers-hire)._

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