The Columbus Blue Jackets intend to hire Mike Babcock as their next head coach once his contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs expires next month, per Sportsnet.
Sportsnet @SportsnetThe Blue Jackets intend to name Mike Babcock as their new head coach once his contract with the Maple Leafs expires at the end of this month, Sportsnet can confirm. <a href="https://t.co/PR0Of7ZYrS">pic.twitter.com/PR0Of7ZYrS</a>
TSN's Darren Dreger and Pierre LeBrun added more information:
Darren Dreger @DarrenDregerSpeculation around the Memorial Cup is Mike Babcock will return to the NHL as <a href="https://twitter.