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The National Hockey League has opened a formal inquiry into Mike Babcock’s short-lived stint with the Columbus Blue Jackets, a chapter that ended abruptly in 2023 when the veteran coach stepped down amid a flurry of allegations.
The players' union has asked the NHL to examine Mike Babcock’s brief stint with the Columbus Blue Jackets, raising questions about his future in the league.
The NHL, NHLPA and V Foundation announced a $9.1 million haul for Hockey Fights Cancer, pushing total contributions beyond $53 million and supporting pediatric and adult cancer research in 22 NHL markets.
The NHL is exploring the possibility of letting Russia compete in the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, but strong resistance from European federations and player concerns over the Ukraine war complicate the plan.
A look at the Cubs' latest defeat, key moments from the game, and the steady support that fuels their belief in a turnaround.
The league and players' association are weighing a cautious reintegration of Russian athletes, navigating opposition from Finland, Sweden and Czechia while the International Ice Hockey Federation adopts an event‑by‑event approach.
The NHL and the NHL Players’ Association have voiced strong opposition to a NCAA proposal that would extend college eligibility to five years, citing hockey’s distinct junior‑to‑college pipeline.
Commissioner Gary Bettman and the NHL Players’ Association have voiced strong opposition to a NCAA rule that would give college athletes five years of eligibility, citing concerns that the change would unfairly impact hockey players who often spend additional years in junior or prep school before enrolling.
The NHL and its players’ association have voiced strong opposition to a NCAA rule that would grant athletes five years of eligibility from high school graduation or age 19, citing hockey's unique development path and the potential for unfair competitive imbalances.
The NHL and the NHL Players’ Association have voiced strong opposition to a NCAA rule that would grant athletes five years of eligibility after high school graduation or turning 19, citing the sport’s unique junior and prep‑school pipeline.
The NCAA is contemplating a rule that would allow athletes to retain five years of eligibility starting from the moment they graduate from high school or turn 19, a move that could reshape college sports eligibility across the board. While the proposal is framed as a broader effort to accommodate students who need extra time to complete their degrees, the unique developmental trajectory of hockey has sparked particular concern among league officials.