Babcock spent only 78 days as Columbus' coach before resigning in the wake of a controversy involving players' phones.

The NHLPA has informed the Oilers that it will want a full investigation into what happened in Columbus with Babcock.

The NHL Players’ Association has asked the league to investigate Mike Babcock’s time with the Columbus Blue Jackets before any team hires him as coach.

The Oilers are interested in hiring Mike Babcock, who resigned as coach of the Blue Jackets in 2023.

Babcock spent only 78 days as Columbus' coach before resigning in the wake of a controversy involving players' phones.