mike babcock

New Blue Jackets coach resigns after iPhone picture saga

Mike Babcock's return to the NHL lasted 78 days, zero games and one iPhone picture scandal.

NHLPA investigating bizarre claims against coach

Union officials confirmed to ESPN that they were looking into the matter and that the pair met with Blue Jackets players at Nationwide Arena.

NHL coach's new job comes with bizarre player phone claims

Mike Babcock's tenure in Columbus is off to a rocky start.

Rangers not waiting on scandal-scarred coach — but Penguins dysfunction raises Mike Sullivan questions

The Rangers' coaching search being in a holding pattern isn't related to the former Blackhawks coach, but Chris Drury may be waiting to see how the Penguins situation resolves itself.

These NHL playoffs show recycled coach could be Rangers' best bet

None of us truly endorses the concept of recycling coaches. Everyone wants someone fresh. Every organization wants to find its own Jon Cooper or Rod Brind’Amour. Every franchise craves stability.

Islanders coaching candidates to replace Barry Trotz

Here are some Islanders coaching candidates to look out for after the team fired Barry Trotz.

Seven Rangers coaching candidates, including fiery option from past

Here are the leading candidates right out of the gate.

NHL has to suck it up when it comes to the women's game

OTTAWA — After a summer and then almost the first two months of the NHL season, it was easy to forget. It was easy to forget for those of us...

Struggling Maple Leafs fire head coach

TORONTO — The underperforming Toronto Maple Leafs fired coach Mike Babcock on Wednesday and replaced him with Sheldon Keefe. Babcock had a record of 9-10-4 this season for the struggling...

Isles, Devils on wrong side of high-stakes coaching carousel

Here’s what happens when you drag your feet: You miss out on all the good stuff. The NHL coaching carousel spun rapidly over the past 10 days, while the Final...