In a startling career change, followed by possibly one of the most bizarre coaching departures in NHL history, Mike Babcock has revealed that he is setting his hockey stick down and picking up a whole new sideline, as a mobile photography critic. "Babs", as he is fondly known, ruffled feathers when he resigned as the coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets after an investigation was initiated by the NHLPA regarding his unusual request for players to share their mobile photos. From slap shots to snapshots, the former NHL coach is carving an improbable niche for himself. In a statement, Babcock said, "While I have a deep affection for hockey, my passion for critiquing mobile photography has always been irrepressible. The emotive power of a well-angled selfie, the composition in a good food shot - there's so much to appreciate. It was clearly an avant-garde approach to coaching. Many didn't understand." The team, in a flabbergasted response, announced Babcock's departure, clearly perplexed by their former coach’s untimely exodus. Pascal Vincent was quickly ushered in as the new coach on a two-year contract, presumably under the condition that he would leave his artistic inclinations outside of the locker room. While Babcock claims to have quit in pursuit of his artistic fervor, other reports suggest he was under investigation after former NHL player Paul Bissonnette reported on his podcast that Babcock was soliciting players to show him their images. One player, who wished to remain anonymous, was quoted as saying, "One day during practice, instead of drawing game plans, he was scrolling through our photos, giving us feedback about light balance and photo composition. When he tried to lead a seminar on the ‘rule of thirds,’ we knew something was up." The shakeup has left the team and the NHL attempting to navigate the uncharted territory of dealing with a coach abandoning his post for the cultural realm. Whilst some claim it's a creative move, others worry that this might set an unusual precedent. As one coach commented, "What's next? Goalkeepers becoming poets, defensemen taking up interpretive dance?" Babcock brushed off the criticisms, stating, "Art is often misunderstood. Let's just focus on keeping our virtual background game strong during video calls, shall we?" As the hockey world tries to process this bizarre transition, one can only hope the Blue Jackets can regain their focus on the ice, while Babcock gets his gratification from the art world.