NHLPA reportedly asks NHL to investigate Mike Babcock as Oilers consider hiring controversial coach

The Edmonton Oilers need to be very intentional about the next coaching hire, seeing as it will have a direct impact on whether or not superstar centerpiece Connor McDavid sticks around, and it looks like things are trending toward a surprising pick: Mike Babcock.

According to The Athletic, the NHL Players Association has asked the NHL to conduct an investigation into Babcock's brief 2023 stint with the Columbus Blue Jackets if the Oilers are looking to put pen to paper on a deal with the Stanley Cup-winning coach.