Babcock resigning as CBJ Head Coach *Mod note, post #687*

[Sdrawkcab321]

Joke of an organization. You hire mike Babcock and get of him once he does some mike Babcock things. Just stupid. No vision. No planning. Fire the whole front office.

 

[SI90]

I’ll never forget the way he helped develop Fantilli. Got a hat trick in Babcocks only game as a blue Jacket. Legend

 

[Clint Eastwood]

Mike Babcock is banned from Collision

 

[Ace]

People can only go off the information present at the time. And it did initially come off as a couple of guys with an agenda trying to push a narrative.

You had no other information on Babcock that could be factored into the thought process?

 

[The Flying Octopus]

Well that’s the end of spittin chiclets if true. NHL players gonna be very cautious talking w those idiots

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I think this is an overreaction, but I also think Babcock continuing to ask these players to share personal photos with him after they were allegedly uncomfortable doing so suggests he still can’t read the room and may not be the type of coach you want anyway.

 

[DAkings20]

 

[TLEH]

Mike Babcock did Mike Babcock stuff. Shocking. Also Jarmo needs to go now too.

 

[LeighDx59]

Absolutely incredible. Like, did anyone actually believe Mike Babcock, who refers to himself in the third person, would change for the better?

Mike Babcock is banned from Collision

A+ post. Especially if people understand where this is from

 

[A1LeafNation]

But.. there was a PR statement..

Given Columbus PR credibility gone and the decision to hire Babcock, Jarmo should be sprucing up his resume.

 

[wonton15]

With a 0-0-0 record, Babcock is now a top 3 winningest coach in CBJ history!

 

[Transplanted Caper]

Don't be an asshole, because it'll give you a reputation that means you won't get the benefit of the doubt. Anyone uncomfortable with what was being asked, were, at least partially, uncomfortable in the context of it being Babcock and knowing the things he has done to players in the past. Maybe it was all innocent enough from his perspective, but the baggage he carried was all his own doing. An absurd move for CBJ to bring hire him in the first place knowing his reputation and how little actual contrition he had shown. Good rule for life, good rule for hockey. Don't be an asshole.

 

[Jacob582]

Insane reaction to such a minor incident lol.

Glad to see Spitting Chicklets stand for cancel culture though. I'm sure there's no way that could backfire on them lol.

Were you in on the NHLPA investigations? I'm just wondering how you know all the details of Babcock's actions.

Because Elliotte Friedman sure didn't dig very hard. The softball questions he asked Gaudreau (that he didn't even answer) was kind of embarrassing.

 

[Despote]

NHL has gone soft. My life is ruined.

 

[Menzinger]

Shame for Jackets fans having to go through this.

Not a great look for the Jackets front office's due diligence vetting (or lack there of?) attempt of Babs though.

 

[Channelcat]

If true, I'm guessing JD got fed up and both Jarmo and Babs are gone.

 

[ViewsFromThe6ix]

This guy has serious issues that he needs to resolve

Why he does these mind games with players is beyond me

They serve no purpose in what he is hired to do which is coach and implement systems.

crazy thing is that he's actually a very good hockey coach. emphasis on the hockey part. the other stuff is nonsense though.

 

[The90]

Just checking in to see how the Boys defending me are making out

 

[Jee]

lmao such a circus. jarmo has to be next.

 

[Ace]

“Lex Luthor stands accused of trying to black out the sun”

…

”could be keyboard warriors with an agenda…better hop online and activate defense mode.“

 

[Divine]

Don't worry - CBJ is letting Babcock resign, I'm sure he'll spin this somehow:

"After meeting the players and seeing pictures of their family, I have realized that I would rather spend time with my family. For that reason, I have decided to resign."

 

[Mr Positive]

I'm guessing there's more to this than what is reported. From what we know this seems over the top

 

[Aashir Mallik]

The only undefeated coach in Columbus history

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

I’ll never forget the way he helped develop Fantilli. Got a hat trick in Babcocks only game as a blue Jacket. Legend

The next coach certainly has big shoes to fill when it comes to getting the most out of Fantilli.

 

[CheckingLineCenter]

Jenner = clown.