All posts tagged "Mike Babcock"

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  Columbus Blue Jackets

  / 7 hours ago

  NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Maple Leafs & Blue Jackets Issue

  Today’s NHL Trade Talk covers Babcock’s tough love, Bobrovsky’s impact, and three big questions facing Columbus.

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 15 hours ago

  “We’ll Be Better”: Babcock Calls Out Oilers Practice, McDavid Responds

  Mike Babcock called out the Edmonton Oilers on their practice habits Monday, and Connor McDavid responded as a captain should.

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 1 day ago

  NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Maple Leafs & Canadiens Confusion

  Formenton makes noise in Edmonton, Matthews loves Bobrovsky in Toronto, and Kreider gets a hilarious Canadiens welcome.

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 days ago

  Connor McDavid Isn’t Giving Mike Babcock a Free Pass

  Connor McDavid discusses the dynamics between Oilers players and Mike Babcock, making it clear there's a line he can't cross.

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 days ago

  “What a Difference-Maker He’s Going to Be…”: Babcock Praises Polarizing Oiler

  Mike Babcock didn't love everything about the Oilers preseason win over the Jets, but he was quick to praise one polarizing...

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Columbus Blue Jackets

  / 3 days ago

  NHL Trade Talk Recap: Blue Jackets, Maple Leafs & Oilers Surprise

  Marchenko dodges future questions, McKenna starts camp away from Matthews, and Babcock admits he's still surprised to be coaching Edmonton.

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 4 days ago

  Mike Babcock Admits He Can’t Believe He’s Coaching the Oilers

  Mike Babcock still sometimes can't believe he's back and coaching the Edmonton Oilers.

  By Jackson Weber
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 5 days ago

  “He’s Intense”: Draisaitl Breaks Down First Skate With New Oilers Coach

  Leon Draisaitl was asked about his first impressions of Mike Babcock after the opening day of training camp. It's what we...

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 5 days ago

  A Theme From This Season’s Oilers: We’ve Been Here Before… Sort of

  Expect the Edmonton Oilers to be a faster, more well-conditioned team this season, a must from the new head coach.

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 1 week ago

  NHL Trade Talk Recap: Canadiens & Oilers Sticker Shock

  Montreal is making smart moves, while Edmonton’s massive Babcock commitment raises questions about just how badly the Oilers wanted him.

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 1 week ago

  With the Oilers’ Cup Window, a Babcock Mistake Costs Big Time

  The Oilers made a risky bet on Mike Babcock. If it fails, Edmonton could waste a championship window it may never...

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 1 week ago

  Revealed Details of Babcock’s New Deal With the Oilers Are Raising Eyebrows

  The details of the Mike Babcock contact are questionsable and say a lot about the motivation of this Edmonton Oilers team.

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 1 week ago

  NHL Trade Talk Recap: Canucks, Maple Leafs & Oilers Core Is Safe

  Vancouver pushes back on Pettersson trade talk, Toronto protects McKenna, and Edmonton faces doubts about Babcock’s tough-love plan.

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 weeks ago

  Overdrive Calls Out Oilers’ Country Club Culture — And Their Cup Chances

  Overdrive blasts the Oilers’ “country club” culture and questions whether Mike Babcock can turn Edmonton back into a real Cup contender.

  By Kyle Odland
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 weeks ago

  NHL Trade Talk Recap: Canadiens, Oilers & Senators Have Room

  Montreal’s Marchenko plans hit a snag, Edmonton likes Babcock’s approach, and Ottawa could have a shot at Chris Kreider.

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 weeks ago

  Draisaitl Reveals Babcock Has Already Been Getting Directly in the Faces of the Oilers

  Leon Draisaitl spoke with the media and was saked about Mike Babcock's messaging. The coach is in their face already.

  By Jim Parsons
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 weeks ago

  Sidney Crosby Praises Mike Babcock Ahead of Oilers Season

  Edmonton Oilers fans have heard plenty about what Mike Babcock could bring behind the bench, but an endorsement from Sidney Crosby...

  By Vivek Kalia
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 weeks ago

  Has Oilers Mike Babcock Actually Learned From His Mistakes?

  What if Mike Babcock actually learned from his past? Edmonton may be betting on a different version of the demanding coach.

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 3 weeks ago

  Account Hilariously Trolls Oilers’ Babcock After EA NHL 27 Screenshot Surfaces

  Following a scnreenshot of the new Oilers coach in a video game, Mike Babcock is already the brunt of jokes online....

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 4 weeks ago

  Oilers Add Misha Donskov — And It Might Mean More Than They’re Saying

  The Oilers’ hire of Misha Donskov is smart, strange, and potentially far more significant than it appears initially.

  By Kyle Odland