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FILE - Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock directs his team against the Colorado Avalanche in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Feb. 12, 2019, in Denver.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL said Thursday it completed a review of Mike Babcock’s tenure in Colu…
The Edmonton Oilers have hired Mike Babcock as head coach, marking his return to the NHL after more than six years. The NHL cleared him following an investigation into his brief 2023 stint with Columbus. Babcock aims to lead stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl to a Stanley Cup. Babcock, 63, has a history of success but also controversy. He stepped down from the Blue Jackets due to privacy concerns and has faced criticism for his coaching style. Despite past issues, the NHL found no reason to prevent his employment.
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