Bruins Daily: Bruins Legends; Babcock Accusations

The Boston Bruins drop their Top 100 team, and is Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Mike Babcock in hot water again?

That, NHL news, the latest NHL trade rumors, and more in the latest Boston Hockey Now Bruins Daily:

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Spittin’ Chiclets: Spittin’ Chiclets podcast host and TNT analyst Paul Bissonnette dropped a bomb on the most recent Spittin’ Chiclets episode with some pretty serious accusations against embattled Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Mike Babcock.

Mike Babcock has allegedly been asking various Blue Jackets to see their phones then AirPlaying their photos on his office TV.

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— Spittin' Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) September 12, 2023

TSN: That brought fast and furious denials from the Blue Jackets, Babcock, and team captain Boone Jenner.

But rather than back down, Bissonnette doubled down on his accusations that Babcock is once again humiliating players:

Tell Babs to knock off the bullshit. Enough with putting guys on the spot in the coaches room asking them to link their phones up to airplay mode and grilling them. I’ve had tons of players confirm it. Smarten the fuck up Babs. Shove your statement up his ass. https://t.co/iYaAvORBb7

— Paul Bissonnette (@BizNasty2point0) September 12, 2023

Former NHLer Mike Commodore, who played for Babcock with the Detroit Red Wings – and is a staunch Babcock hater – backed up Bissonnette’s claims:

ATTENTION all CBJ players & prospects…hide yo phones at training camp this year…Babs the Perverted Bully will be looking to airplay and scroll through your camera roll on big screen TV..”get to know you” is BS..airplay = he wants to intimidate & embarrass. #BabsThePervert pic.twitter.com/aKcPLPJqSE

— Mike Commodore (@commie22) September 12, 2023

Boston Bruins

Boston Hockey Now: In coordination with their Centennial season celebration, the Boston Bruins dropped their ‘Historic 100’ squad. Bobby Orr and all the current and future Hall of Famers made the cut, but what about the likes of Shawn Thornton and Milan Lucic?

Boston Hockey Now: The Boston Bruins will kick off Rookie Camp today, and all eyes will be on highly touted rookie Fabian Lysell.

National Hockey Now

Montreal Hockey Now: Could we see a heavyweight bout this season between Boston Bruins winger Milan Lucic and Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj?

New Jersey Hockey Now: Does the 2023 Stanley Cup contender list include the New Jersey Devils?

NYI Hockey Now: What will the powerplay look like for the New York Islanders?

Philly Hockey Now: When will the Philadelphia sports scene embrace the Philadelphia Flyers again?

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Are the unofficial forward lines an indication of things to come for the Pittsburgh Penguins?

Florida Hockey Now: Hart Trophy finalist Matthew Tkachuk is ready to rock again for the Florida Panthers.

Chicago Hockey Now: How long will it take for former Boston University goalie Drew Commesso to make the roster for the Chicago Blackhawks?

Colorado Hockey Now: Forward Tomas Tatar has signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the Colorado Avalanche.

Vegas Hockey Now: Center Maxime Comtois has signed a professional tryout contract with the Vegas Golden Knights.