NHL veteran Mike Commodore isn’t afraid to speak his mind, especially when the main topic is Mike Babcock.
Onseveral occasions, the former defenseman insulted the Blue Jackets’ possible new head coach.
And when I say repeatedly, I don’t think the fingers of both hands are enough to count the number of times Commodore has publicly spoken his mind about the coach.
We must remember that Commodore didn’t have Nathan Beaulieu among his favourites either.
Anyway, back to the point.
The former Montreal Canadiens player is part of the Clearing The Crease podcast, alongside Andrew Raycroft and James Cybulski, and he didn’t mince his words about Babcock.
TVA Sports has summarized his comments below.
“Babcock the bully gets another chance. His supposed retirement has been big shit from the start” 🤬🤬 https://t.co/q577VDeSOc
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) June 5, 2023
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Among the words that came out of his mouth were these.
“I’m sure he walked into the Blue Jackets’ offices and told the executives everything they wanted to hear. “Oh, I’ve changed, blah blah blah,” which is another load of crap. Babcock the bully doesn’t change. Jerks like him don’t change.”
He really isn’t afraid of criticism, saying all those bad words about Babcock for several years now.
You can listen to the whole episode right here.
Commodore also says he’s disappointed by the Jackets’ possible hiring, but not at all surprised that he’s decided to reverse his decision to retire.
In fact, he called Babcock’s supposed retirement “a load of crap”.
Although he has a few friends in the Columbus organization, he strongly hopes that the experience will be a total disaster.
I invite you to listen to this segment, in which Commodore wears a magnificent Montreal Canadiens robe.
Mike Babcock has been hired by the Blue Jackets and @commie22 has a LOT to say about it…
Check out Commie on The Clearing The Crease podcast for more no holds barred commentary and HOT takes!
FULL EP ⤵️
YouTube: https://t.co/kdvfM3EhUW
Spotify: https://t.co/rIoVXCo8Vi pic.twitter.com/t0mRjytI2z– Bodog (@BodogCA) June 5, 2023
I’d love this, to see Babcock have success in Columbus, to see how Commodore would react. We shouldn’t have to wait too long to see Commodore insult the coach again.
In gusto
– Very touching!
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) June 5, 2023
– Here’s a guy who ‘ s happy to be making the jump to the NHL.
Stanley Cup Final: Connor Bedard charmed by the NHL behind-the-scenes(@JBernierJDM)https://t.co/FXXAZ9ItVx
– Le Journal de Montréal (@JdeMontreal) June 5, 2023
– With a salary of $3.36 million for the next three years, this is indeed a bargain, if his progress this season is anything to go by.
Suzuki and Caufield have good contracts, but the best for the organization remains Kirby Dach.#GoHabsGo
– Vince Cauchon (@VinceCauchon) June 5, 2023
– Cassidy wants to set the tone early in tonight’s game.
Cassidy on the Panthers: We want to put them on their heels if we can. pic.twitter.com/dqNnlzB8k8
– z – Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) June 5, 2023
– A must-listen!
“Great players… and Biz” Connor Bedard just BURIED @biznasty2point0 on the TNT set pic.twitter.com/ICm1BXcq4Q
– B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) June 5, 2023