All posts tagged "Mike Babcock"
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 3 days agoOilers 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.
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Calgary Flames
/ 5 days agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Flames, Maple Leafs & Oilers Buffer
The Maple Leafs need more offence beyond Matthews, Nemec gets a fresh start in Calgary, and Edmonton's Babcock gamble has a...
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 6 days agoHow Mike Babcock Could Reshape the Oilers’ Identity
The Edmonton Oilers will enter the 2026–27 season with a different voice behind the bench and an opportunity to establish a...
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 6 days agoBabcock’s Coaching Success Could Be Thanks to One Critical Hire By the Oilers
If Mike Babcock is successful in Edmonton, it could be thanks to one particular hire that came in with the new...
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 1 week agoLeon Draisaitl Is Ready for Mike Babcock to Hold Oilers Stars Accountable
Leon Draisaitl and the Oilers' stars are embracing the idea of Mike Babcock holding them accountable.
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 weeks agoWith No Guardrails on Mike Babcock, What Could Go Wrong?
Edmonton is betting Mike Babcock can push its stars without pushing them too far—and DJ Smith may be the insurance policy.
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 weeks agoPodkolzin Is Outworking Everyone — And a Career Year Might Be Coming
One of Edmonton’s best trades in years — Vasily Podkolzin’s relentless offseason grind has him primed for a breakout season.
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 weeks agoFrom “Worst Contract” to Breakout Candidate: Trent Frederic’s Chance to Rewrite Everything
After landing on a “worst contracts” list, Trent Frederic now has a chance to rewrite the narrative in Edmonton and be...
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 3 weeks agoNHL 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...
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 3 weeks agoIf 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.
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 4 weeks agoOilers 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?
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 1 month agoOilers 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...
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 1 month agoThe 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.
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Chicago Blackhawks
/ 1 month agoNHL Trade Talk Recap: Blackhawks, Oilers & Babcock Hype
Kane wants Toews back, Babcock brings pressure-tested leadership, and McDavid embraces a new Oilers chapter.
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 1 month agoTortorella 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...
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 1 month agoMcDavid 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.
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 1 month agoZach Hyman Has Nothing But Praise for Mike Babcock
Zach Hyman has nothing but good things to say about new Oilers HC Mike Babcock.
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months agoAnalyst “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...
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months agoHow 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?
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Edmonton Oilers
/ 2 months agoWhy 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.
Detroit Red Wings
Red Wings’ Monster Offer for Connor McDavid — Would You Accept?
Colorado Avalanche
NHL Trade Talk Recap: Avalanche, Canadiens & Oilers What If?
Toronto Maple Leafs
Why the Right PTO Isn’t About Adding Another Body
Colorado Avalanche
Cale Makar Cashes In: Avalanche Lock Up a Superstar, Inherit a Cap Crisis
Calgary Flames
What Hockey Trade Rumours Teach About How Fans Think
Calgary Flames
NHL Trade Talk Recap: Avalanche, Flames & Jets Dismantling?
Edmonton Oilers
Oilers Trade Package for Matvei Michkov — Would You Accept?
Edmonton Oilers
Oilers Trade Package for Connor Hellebuyck — Would You Accept?
Detroit Red Wings
Oilers Trade Proposal Lands Alex DeBrincat: Would You Do It?
