The NHL and NHLPA have a previously scheduled meeting on Friday morning, which now is expected to include the next steps in an investigation into what exactly happened when Columbus head coach Mike Babcock asked to view phones and/or photographs of several Blue Jackets players.
As you can expect, everyone’s trying to be tight-lipped as the process continues, but here are some of the things we can determine:
Marty Walsh and NHLPA Assistant Executive Director Ron Hainsey met with Blue Jackets players in Columbus, a meeting described by several sources as “intense.” On Tuesday, when the story broke from Paul Bissonnette on the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast, both the NHL and NHLPA initially were satisfied with the explanations from Boone Jenner and Johnny Gaudreau. However, it appears things changed for both later that night when information was received that some of the younger Blue Jackets were uncomfortable with what had occurred. That appears to be the major focus of the investigation.
Columbus promised to co-operate fully in the process. Babcock attended the Traverse City prospects tournament, where the Blue Jackets defeated Toronto 7-3. Jordan Dumais, Adam Fantilli, Denton Mateychuk and Hunter McKown all had multipoint games.
During previous stops in Detroit and Toronto, Babcock made similar requests to see phones and/or photos with executives, coaches and players. Some Maple Leafs players during the coach’s time there were contacted — asked how they felt about the practice.
We will see how this progresses over the next 24 hours.
Seattlekrakenlegend
What the fuck – I really would have thought they would have felt comfortable enough to tell Boone
ddottay
If this turns out to have been abusive or a line was crossed, fire everyone. Babcock, Jarmo, JD, Mike Priest, Basil McRae, Josh Flynn, Rick Nash. Fire every single one of them.
iamelloyello
Oh, for fucks sake.
Realjoocebox
This whole situation sucks. I’m guessing the intentions were innocent enough but when you’re in a position of power you gotta be really damn careful what you do. I can see the vets not taking an issue with if but if I were a young guy trying to make the team it would have definitely made me feel nervous. I’ve been trying to give Babcock the benefit of the doubt cause I trust the front office but I don’t like the Jackets being dragged into the spotlight over shit like this.
Silver_Pool_3188
Not going to lie. Two days ago, this was a non-issue to me. Tonight, I’m worried.
Seattlekrakenlegend
I’m so confused. Now we have Patrick Marleau coming out with comments saying this was a non issue and mentioning that Marner and Matthews were fine with it
I don’t get this drama….if you’re a player just say no I’m not comfy sharing photos I have some private ones, or my phone is dead sorry I can email you them later, or just show select ones on your phone only……40+ now so maybe that’s the way things are now but this whole thing just seems insane to me.
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The NHL and NHLPA have a previously scheduled meeting on Friday morning, which now is expected to include the next steps in an investigation into what exactly happened when Columbus head coach Mike Babcock asked to view phones and/or photographs of several Blue Jackets players.
As you can expect, everyone’s trying to be tight-lipped as the process continues, but here are some of the things we can determine:
Marty Walsh and NHLPA Assistant Executive Director Ron Hainsey met with Blue Jackets players in Columbus, a meeting described by several sources as “intense.” On Tuesday, when the story broke from Paul Bissonnette on the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast, both the NHL and NHLPA initially were satisfied with the explanations from Boone Jenner and Johnny Gaudreau. However, it appears things changed for both later that night when information was received that some of the younger Blue Jackets were uncomfortable with what had occurred. That appears to be the major focus of the investigation.
Columbus promised to co-operate fully in the process. Babcock attended the Traverse City prospects tournament, where the Blue Jackets defeated Toronto 7-3. Jordan Dumais, Adam Fantilli, Denton Mateychuk and Hunter McKown all had multipoint games.
During previous stops in Detroit and Toronto, Babcock made similar requests to see phones and/or photos with executives, coaches and players. Some Maple Leafs players during the coach’s time there were contacted — asked how they felt about the practice.
We will see how this progresses over the next 24 hours.
What the fuck – I really would have thought they would have felt comfortable enough to tell Boone
If this turns out to have been abusive or a line was crossed, fire everyone. Babcock, Jarmo, JD, Mike Priest, Basil McRae, Josh Flynn, Rick Nash. Fire every single one of them.
Oh, for fucks sake.
This whole situation sucks. I’m guessing the intentions were innocent enough but when you’re in a position of power you gotta be really damn careful what you do. I can see the vets not taking an issue with if but if I were a young guy trying to make the team it would have definitely made me feel nervous. I’ve been trying to give Babcock the benefit of the doubt cause I trust the front office but I don’t like the Jackets being dragged into the spotlight over shit like this.
Not going to lie. Two days ago, this was a non-issue to me. Tonight, I’m worried.
I’m so confused. Now we have Patrick Marleau coming out with comments saying this was a non issue and mentioning that Marner and Matthews were fine with it
https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/14/mike-babcock-situation-sharks-legend-tells-his-story-about-sharing-photos-with-polarizing-coach/
I wonder where this goes tomorrow.
oh my fucking god.
I don’t get this drama….if you’re a player just say no I’m not comfy sharing photos I have some private ones, or my phone is dead sorry I can email you them later, or just show select ones on your phone only……40+ now so maybe that’s the way things are now but this whole thing just seems insane to me.