Friedman Lays Out What’s Next In The Babcock Saga

When Elliotte Friedman starts laying out the league’s thinking, people in hockey offices pay attention whether they want to or not. This one centers on Mike Babcock and what the NHL is planning to do, which is exactly the kind of file that tends to make execs stare at their phones a little harder. The details matter here because the league rarely handles these situations without layers of caution and plenty of hallway whispering.