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The Athletic Hockey Show

Mike Babcock resigns as CBJ head coach, The Athletic’s NHL Player Tiers, training camp storylines, and more

Sep 18, 2023
Former head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Mike Babcock, joins Ian Mendes and Julian McKenzie to discuss his resignation before coaching a game. They also talk about interesting player placements in NHL Player Tiers, Connor Bedard's impressive start, and upcoming training camp storylines.
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Quick takeaways

  • The debate surrounding the tier placement of Carter Verhagee brings up questions about his true standing as a top-line player.
  • Connor Baddard's impressive hat trick in his debut showcases his potential as a future prolific goal scorer in the NHL.

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Carter Verhagee as a 3C

There is some debate surrounding the placement of Carter Verhagee as a 3C in the tier rankings. While he had a breakout season and showed great potential, some may argue that he should be placed in a lower tier alongside other middle-six forwards instead. The discussion centers on whether Verhagee has truly solidified himself as a top-line player at this stage of his career.

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