All posts tagged "Mike Babcock"

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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 1 day ago

  NHL Trade Talk Recap: Jets, Oilers & Kane’s Edgy Text

  The Oilers are under pressure, the Jets are searching for answers, and Evander Kane is making noise. Here's what's happening around...

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 1 day ago

  If Mr. Bad Guy Can’t Win, Watch Out in Edmonton

  Mike Babcock has plenty to prove in Edmonton. If the Oilers stumble early, the pressure could build faster than anyone expects.

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 4 days ago

  Oilers Fans May Want to Remember What Happened Before

  Mike Babcock is back in the NHL. But will the hard edge that made him successful also create problems in Edmonton?

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 1 week ago

  Oilers Would Have Gotten Their Guy “If They’d Just Waited a Week”

  The Edmonton Oilers were heavy on another coach before Mike Babcock and had they waited a wekk, would they have been...

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 weeks ago

  The Most Important Piece in the Oilers Organization?

  Ike Howard is one of the Oilers' most important pieces, and he should get every opportunity this upcoming season.

  By Kyle Odland
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  Chicago Blackhawks

  / 2 weeks ago

  NHL Trade Talk Recap: Blackhawks, Oilers & Babcock Hype

  Kane wants Toews back, Babcock brings pressure-tested leadership, and McDavid embraces a new Oilers chapter.

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 weeks ago

  Tortorella Showed Why Babcock Is the Oilers’ Magic Bullet

  Why are Oilers stars so excited about Mike Babcock? Their comments reveal a team that believes its Stanley Cup window is...

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 weeks ago

  McDavid Reflects on Losing Nurse, Embraces Fresh Start for Oilers

  McDavid speaks about disappointment in losing Darnell Nurse, but also his excitement for the new additions, coaching staff, and some rest.

  By Kyle Odland
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 weeks ago

  Zach Hyman Has Nothing But Praise for Mike Babcock

  Zach Hyman has nothing but good things to say about new Oilers HC Mike Babcock.

  By Jackson Weber
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 3 weeks ago

  Analyst “Deeply Skeptical” of Oilers Biggest Offseason Change

  The Edmonton Oilers had an interesting offseason and one writers isn't sold that the changes they made improved the team a...

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 4 weeks ago

  How Mike Babcock’s Challenge Could Ignite Trent Frederic in Edmonton

  The Edmonton Oilers may have the key to the team's bottom-six success already under contract. Can Trent Frederic rebound?

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 4 weeks ago

  Why Mike Babcock Will Slow Down Connor McDavid’s Scoring

  McDavid will dominate, but could Babcock’s structured system keep him from chasing another historic point total? The answer may surprise.

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 4 weeks ago

  One Current Oiler Will Be Key To Mike Babcock’s Success

  Mike Babcock is going to need a few players to perform well under him in Edmonton, but one Oilers will be...

  By Jim Parsons
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 4 weeks ago

  “Targeted Oiler” Laughs Off Mike Babcock Bully Allegations

  Vasily Podkolzin is theoretically the type of player Mike Babcock might target this season, but do you think he's worried? Clearly...

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 4 weeks ago

  Andersen Could Have a Surprising Role with Oilers to Start 2026-27 Season

  Is there a strong chance that Mike Babcock goes with Frederik Andersen as his starting goalie for the Oilers this season?

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 4 weeks ago

  For Podkolzin, the Oilers’ Biggest Challenge Is Accountability

  Mike Babcock is the headline, but Podkolzin revealed the real Oilers challenge: building accountability beyond their superstars.

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 4 weeks ago

  Connor McDavid Trapped Himself Out of an Oilers Trade Request

  Now that Connor McDavid played a huge role in the Edmonton Oilers hiring Mike Babcock, it's not so easy for him...

  By Jim Parsons
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 1 month ago

  NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Maple Leafs & Senators Angry

  Laine to Edmonton? Alfredsson to Toronto? Giroux stays in Ottawa? Three surprising NHL moves shaping the offseason.

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 1 month ago

  Oilers Could Right a Wrong and Unlock Second Power Play Unit with Unsigned UFA

  Is there a chance that the Edmonton Oilers could bring in a power play sniper under Mike Babcock that every least...

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 1 month ago

  Oilers’ Mike Babcock Wasted No Time Calling Out McDavid and Draisaitl

  Mike Babcock wasted no time calling out Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, and this is exactly what they wanted.

  By NHL Trade Talk