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

[Dr Quincy]

https://x.com/frank_seravalli/status/1703496865197461820?s=46&t=F-gQrVWvDqQEq4MYhtIb-A

Where does he tank all time in Blue Jackets coaches?

He's their 9th coach... he's #4. 5-9 all have worse winning pct than him.

 

[TopG]

Any details come out about about those other photo requests?

Yes

 

[francis246]

But Spittin Chiclets is full of liars and Babcock did nothing wrong! This is a nothing story and Boone Jenner and the PR department confirmed it!

Don’t be so quick to discredit people just because the PR department rushes in with a statement.

Happened with Hockey Canada, happened with the Kyle Beach investigation, and now with Babcock.

I don’t like Babcock at all especially after his stint in Toronto.

But his resignation could mean anything. It could mean that he just doesn’t want to have everything he does under a microscope or scrutinized. And decided coaching in the NHL isn’t worth the headache/stress.

It could mean Columbus doesn’t want to deal with him anymore and gave him that option as opposed to firing him.

It could mean the NHLPA found something. It doesn’t really tell us anything about the situation. It doesn’t necessarily mean he did anything wrong.

 

[Le Magnifique]

Lmao at Columbus.....

 

[joestevens29]

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

lol why. The players got what they wanted

 

[AlainVigneaultsGum]

 

[KapG]

Hahahahahahahahahaha

 

[Team_Spirit]

The Blue Jackets maintenance crew can take a breather.

Whew

 

[Hockeylife2018]

Yay, I can like the CBJ again!

 

[cyris]

Well I guess it wasn’t nothing after all

 

[The90]

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

Pascale Vincent is more of a motivator than a teacher, will be interesting to see how he does. Pretty old school type of coach.

 

[Divine]

I don’t like Babcock at all especially after his stint in Toronto.

But his resignation could mean anything. It could mean that he just doesn’t want to have everything he does under a microscope or scrutinized. And decided coaching in the NHL isn’t worth the headache/stress.

It could mean Columbus doesn’t want to deal with him anymore and gave him that option as opposed to firing him.

It could mean the NHLPA found something. It doesn’t really tell us anything about the situation. It doesn’t necessarily mean he did anything wrong.

So - you're STILL dying on this hill eh?

It could mean he wanted to spend more time with his family after seeing all the loving families his players had

 

[Channelcat]

Mike realized it's hunting season.

 

[francis246]

Absolutely this. As leaders and vets in that LR, you need to check that everyone was comfortable with what Babs did before you issue that. Immediately, as a rook, I'm concerned that my Captains aren't there to look after my best interests on that team

Gaudreau was at an NHL Press Day in Henderson when the news broke, when exactly was he going to have enough time to check with his teammates?

 

[SI90]

Yes

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The sad thing is I can’t tell if this is a joke or not

 

[Matty Sundin]

You’ll never see him in the league again

 

[PaulD]

But Spittin Chiclets is full of liars and Babcock did nothing wrong! This is a nothing story and Boone Jenner and the PR department confirmed it!

Don’t be so quick to discredit people just because the PR department rushes in with a statement.

Happened with Hockey Canada, happened with the Kyle Beach investigation, and now with Babcock.

and where are the five culprits from the junior team ...... still hidden on and NHL team coming to a town near you ?
But by all means get that Babcock guy out of the league . ha!

 

[CBJx614]

Welp.

 

[LOFIN]

Maybe Jarmo and JD don't get canned right away, but their string just got thin as a thread.

How will this affet the Jackets locker room? All the veteran guys were fine with Babcock, now the young guys got him fired. Should Jenner still have the C?

 

[Weltschmerz]

Was wondering what is taking so long, guess it was negotiating his exit, seems he still walks out with some compensation.

 

[Czechboy]

Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy.

So happy for jiricek and svozil and a few other czechs in Columbus

Didn't make it out of rookie camp and prospects tournaments.lol

 

[TLEH]

I don’t like Babcock at all especially after his stint in Toronto.

But his resignation could mean anything. It could mean that he just doesn’t want to have everything he does under a microscope or scrutinized. And decided coaching in the NHL isn’t worth the headache/stress.

It could mean Columbus doesn’t want to deal with him anymore and gave him that option as opposed to firing him.

It could mean the NHLPA found something. It doesn’t really tell us anything about the situation. It doesn’t necessarily mean he did anything wrong.

https://twitter.com/frank_seravalli/status/1703496865197461820?s=46&t=8YdgQm1mu6pzqTOsXcwlNA

Did you read this?

 

[snipes]

What in the actual ****?

 

[norrisnick]

Hope the resignation wasn't with an agreement to bury the investigation findings.

 

[Theodore450]

This entire sequence is so funny