All posts tagged "Mike Babcock"

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  Calgary Flames

  / 4 weeks ago

  NHL 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...

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 4 weeks ago

  How 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...

  By Vivek Kalia
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 4 weeks ago

  Babcock’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...

  By Jim Parsons
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 1 month ago

  Leon 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.

  By Jackson Weber
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 1 month ago

  With 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.

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 1 month ago

  Podkolzin 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.

  By Kyle Odland
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 1 month ago

  From “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...

  By Kyle Odland
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 months 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

  / 2 months 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

  / 2 months 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

  / 2 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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

  / 2 months 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

  / 2 months 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

  / 2 months 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

  / 2 months 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