Oilers cleared to hire Mike Babcock as NHL wraps up investigation (opens in new tab)

According to multiple sources, the Edmonton Oilers will be able to hire Mike Babcock. The NHL’s investigation into Mike Babcock’s past in Columbus three years ago is wrapping up shortly, and the league will not get in the way of the Oilers hiring the 63-year-old coach. Both Emily Kaplan and Elliotte Friedman tweeted this news…