The Edmonton Oilers are consulting the NHLPA to see if there are objections that must be resolved before potentially hiring Mike Babcock.
In September 2023, Babcock resigned as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets without serving a single game due to allegations of him invading players' privacy. The NHLPA investigated a claim that Babcock had forced players to show him photos on their phones and then projected them onto a larger screen.