Yesterday, Mike Babcock made the decision to step down from his position as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, just days before the start of training camp. This move follows a recent investigation into his behaviour during player meetings, which left some younger players feeling uncomfortable.
Last week, Mike Bissonnette and the Spittin' Chiclets Podcast exposed allegations against Babcock. According to the podcast, Babcock had been requesting access to players' photos on their phones as a means to 'get to know the players'
Johnston believes that Babcock's career in the NHL has reached its end. His inappropriate 'old-school' approach to dealing with the players no longer aligns with the standards of 2023. It's unfortunate that it took this long for something to give but players can feel fortunate that this type of thing should no longer happen in the NHL.
