Babcock resigns as Columbus coach amid inquiry Mike Babcock resigned as coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, with the team announcing in a statement that the move is effective immediately and adding that “this was a difficult decision on everyone’s part, but one we felt necessary.”

NHLPA visits Jackets amid Babcock phone claims Two NHLPA executives met with Columbus Blue Jackets players Thursday to investigate whether coach Mike Babcock violated players’ privacy when he asked to see photos on their cellphones.

Jackets’ Babcock denies invading players’ privacy Columbus coach Mike Babcock and captain Boone Jenner are denying allegations that Babcock violated players’ privacy by asking to see photos on their cellphones.