REPORT: Mike Babcock Under Investigation for Illegal Actions

Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach Mike Babcock is no stranger to controversy. Now new reports have suggested Babcock might be up to his old antics again.

Mike Babcock was fired from the Toronto Maple Leafs after rumors of bullying and berating his players. Specifically an incident with Maple Leafs star forward Mitch Marner was referenced. Babcock would then step away from the NHL and coach the University of Saskatchewan.

After some time away Babcock was hired by the Columbus Blue Jackets. He claimed to have learned and grown since his last NHL stint but new reports indicate that might not be the case.

We are not even into the first season of Mike Babcock's tenure as the head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets and he is already in hot water. In a new episode of the Spittin Chiclets Podcast co-host Paul Bissonnette had some interesting information on Babcock's time in Columbus so far.

This continues the suspect treatment and respect to privacy of his players that Mike Babcock has unfortunately been known for. Since these allegations were put out the Columbus Blue Jackets have responded unofficially through a report from The Athletic's Aaron Portzline.

"#CBJ are aware of these allegations and looking into them. No official response yet.

Babcock and Jenner have not immediately responded to requests seeking comment."

With another slip up like this so soon Mike Babcock could find himself out of a job again. This would be a tough blow to a young group to lose their new head coach just weeks before the season starts. If he truly is not treating his players properly he should face repercussions especially as a repeat offender. This will be a major storyline to follow in the coming weeks.

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