Mike Babcock to make NHL return, Columbus Blue Jackets to him as next head coach: report

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Mike Babcock to make NHL return, Columbus Blue Jackets to him as next head coach: report
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Stanley Cup winner Mike Babcock is expected to be formally named the next head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets when his contract with the Maple Leafs expires later this month.

Aside from the Maple Leafs and the Red Wings, the veteran coach also had a stint with the Anaheim Ducks. He has 17 years of NHL coaching experience.

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock looks on against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at the Scotiabank Arena on October 7, 2019, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Over the 17 years, Babcock has compiled a 700-418-19-164 career record. He also coached Canada men's national ice hockey team to two gold medals inHowever, everyone was not always found of Babcock — including ex-Red Wings player Johan Franzen. He once said his Babcock was"the worst person I’ve ever met."

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock speaks to the media after defeating the Boston Bruins in Game Three of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Scotiabank Arena on April 15, 2019, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Babcock also drew criticism for telling two-time NHL All-Star Mitch Marner to rank his Leafs teams by their individual work efforts.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPColumbus finished this season in last place in the Eastern Conference with 59 points. The club has the third-overall selection in this year's draft.

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