After a week full of controversy, the Columbus Blue Jackets officially let go of Head Coach Mike Babcock, and now, it's easy to see why as further details have emerged.
Back to his old ways
According to a report from Elliotte Friedman, much of the Spittin Chiclets report that began this was correct, with even more details emerging, with Babcock spending several minutes going through a lot of young players phones.
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Mike Babcock went through young Blue Jackets players phones for ‘several minutes', away from any team facility and without management's knowledge.
The players privately expressed their discomfort afterwards. Babcock analyzed their photos, scrolling through several different apps and messages for quite some time.
In his initial statement, Babcock said it was voluntary but it is now widely reported that it was not, and players took turns getting their phones examined by him.
Babcock stepped down as head coach today.
(Via Elliotte Friedman)
Mike Babcock went through young Blue Jackets players phones for ‘several minutes', away from any team facility and without management's knowledge.
The players privately expressed their discomfort afterwards. Babcock analyzed their photos, scrolling through several different apps and messages for quite some time.
In his initial statement, Babcock said it was voluntary but it is now widely reported that it was not, and players took turns getting their phones examined by him.
Babcock stepped down as head coach today.
(Via Elliotte Friedman)
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Despite early denials of these actions, this report confirms everything we heard and more, and at this point, it's hard to blame Columbus for making the move that they made.
A new era in Columbus
With a young core led by No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft Adam Fantilli, it makes sense for the team to look to a younger coach, especially after hiring one with such a reputation.
It was the best move for the present and the future of the Blue Jackets organization, and now, it may signal the end of the Mike Babcock era in the NHL, as he just couldn't adjust to today's climate.
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