Mike Babcock resigns as Blue Jackets coach amid privacy allegations
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Mike Babcock resigned Sunday as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets before coaching his first game with the team.
Babcock was under fire over allegations that he invaded players' privacy in meetings over the summer, and the NHL Players' Association opened an investigation.
Pascal Vincent was promoted from associate coach to head coach through the 2024-25 season.
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