Mike Babcock Hired as Blue Jackets' New Head Coach

The Columbus Blue Jackets have named Mike Babcock as their next head coach according to multiple reports.
Babcock last coached the Toronto Maple Leafs and has a record of 700 wins.
Babcock's contract with the Maple Leafs expires at the end of June.
The Blue Jackets fired former coach Brad Larsen after finishing last in the Eastern Conference.
Babcock's reputation has been called into question due to accusations of verbal and mental abuse from former players.