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www.nhl.comI don’t have live access to current news feeds right now, but I can share the latest widely reported context around Mike Babcock up to my last update and guide you to where you can verify the very latest developments.
Direct answer
- As of late 2023, Mike Babcock resigned as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets amid an NHL/NHLPA investigation into conduct, with the organization saying the hire had become too distracting and Pascal Vincent taking over as interim/next coach. For developments after 2023, please check current sports news outlets.
Context and key points
- Babcock’s resignation in Columbus followed reports he asked players to show him photos from their phones during one-on-one meetings, which spurred an NHLPA investigation and widespread criticism. This sequence led to mutual parting of ways between Babcock and the Blue Jackets. The Blue Jackets organization publicly stated the decision was made to keep focus on the team’s season. The incident marked a highly publicized chapter after his prior tenure with the Maple Leafs and a hiatus from NHL coaching. For reference, you can review contemporaneous coverage from outlets like CTV News, ESPN, and NHL.com from September 2023.[1][3][8]
Where to check for the latest
- Official league and team announcements (NHL.com, Columbus Blue Jackets site) for any new coaching news or changes.
- Reputable sports outlets with ongoing NHL coverage (ESPN, Sportsnet, The Athletic, The Athletic’s NHL pages) for any personnel updates, recoveries, or subsequent coaching roles for Babcock.
If you’d like, tell me which region or platform you want to prioritize (e.g., NHL.com, ESPN, local Miami/CBS affiliates), and I can fetch the most current headlines and summarize them with citations.