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NHL clears Mike Babcock to return after investigation

The Edmonton Oilers have hired Mike Babcock as their head coach. This follows an NHL investigation into his conduct with the Columbus Blue Jackets. He returns to the league after more than six years.

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The Oilers have officially hired Babcock following his clearance by the NHL.

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  1. Edmonton Oilers hire Mike Babcock as head coach

    The Edmonton Oilers have hired Mike Babcock as their head coach. This follows an NHL investigation into his conduct with the Columbus Blue Jackets. He returns to the league after more than six years.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Edmonton Oilers hired Mike Babcock as head coach.
    • The NHL cleared Babcock to return to coaching after an investigation into his conduct with the Blue Jackets.
    • Babcock returns to the NHL after more than six years.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The NHLPA recommended the investigation after the Edmonton Oilers showed interest in hiring Babcock.
    • Darnell Nurse has provided Stan Bowman with a list of preferred destinations to leave Edmonton.
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  2. NHL Clears Mike Babcock to Return to Coaching

    The NHL finished a review of Mike Babcock's time with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The league has cleared him to return to coaching. The Edmonton Oilers are now free to hire him for their head coaching vacancy.

    What's confirmed:

    • The NHL completed a review of Mike Babcock's tenure in Columbus and cleared him to coach.
    • The Edmonton Oilers have the green light from the NHL to hire Babcock.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Oilers want to hire Babcock as their next head coach.
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  3. NHL Clears Mike Babcock to Return to Coaching

    The NHL has concluded an investigation into Mike Babcock's tenure with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The league found no current basis to restrict his employment, clearing him to return to coaching. The Edmonton Oilers are moving to hire Babcock.

    What's confirmed:

    • The NHL has cleared Mike Babcock to return to coaching after an investigation into his time with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
    • The league stated there is "no current basis to restrict his employment."
    • The Edmonton Oilers are hiring Mike Babcock.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Zach Hyman was among the loudest voices supporting the Oilers' hire of Babcock.
    • At least two Oilers players are finished with the team following the hiring.
    • Some players told their agent they will not play for the Oilers under Babcock.
    • Former NHL player Winnik stated Babcock is the only person who made him hate hockey.
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