Ryan Kennedy gives his takeaways and standouts from the NHL prospect tournament in Buffalo, featuring the Sabres, Senators, Canadiens, Devils, Penguins and Bruins. Mike Babcock speaks to reporters on July 1, 2023, after being named the coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Babcock resigned on Sept. 17. [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAwOTEzNjcyNzcwNDMwMzM4/usatsi_20976273_168400847_lowres.jpg] Mike Babcock speaks to reporters on July 1, 2023, after being named the coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Babcock resigned on Sept. 17. This week on The Hockey News Podcast with Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens: - The hosts have a lengthy conversation on Mike Babcock resigning from the Columbus Blue Jackets before coaching a game. How did it go down, and what does this mean for the future of coaching? What should we expect from new Columbus coach Pascal Vincent? Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss Mike Babcock resigning from the Columbus Blue Jackets before coaching a game. How did it go down? - Ryan gave his observations of being in Buffalo at one of the handful of NHL rookie tournaments happening over the weekend. Who stood out the most? - They then answer a bunch of listener questions, including a player they don't buy the hype on and an inquiry about the San Jose Sharks. Check out the full episode and subscribe on your preferred platform below. Mike Stephens and Ryan Kennedy discuss Mike Babcock’s tenure in Columbus, the prospect showcase in Buffalo, and listener questions in an extended mailbag. Image [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MTg1MDUxMDQ4MzEzNTYyMzkz/thehockeynews-links.png] For more shows and episodes on the NHL, junior hockey, the AHL, ECHL and women's hockey, check out THN.com/podcast [http://thn.com/podcast] or click on "Podcasts" in the menu.
