On Wednesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets announced that Mike Babcock had resigned as their head coach following an investigation into allegations that he had shared inappropriate photos of players with other members of the organization. The investigation was launched after a former player reported the incident to the team.
Babcock had been the head coach of the Blue Jackets since 2013 and had led the team to the playoffs in each of his four seasons with the team. He had previously served as an assistant coach for the Detroit Red Wings and had also been the head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Blue Jackets released a statement saying that they had conducted a thorough investigation into the allegations and found that Babcock had violated team policy. They also said that they had taken appropriate action and that Babcock had resigned from his position.
The team’s general manager, Jarmo Kekalainen, said in a statement that the team was disappointed by Babcock’s actions and that they had taken appropriate action. He also said that the team would continue to strive for a culture of respect and professionalism within the organization.
The Blue Jackets have yet to name a replacement for Babcock, but they have said that they are looking for someone who can lead the team to success while also maintaining a culture of respect and professionalism.
Babcock’s resignation comes at a difficult time for the Blue Jackets, who are currently struggling in the standings. It remains to be seen how his departure will affect the team’s performance going forward.
