All posts tagged "Mike Babcock"

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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
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 months 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

  / 2 months 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

  / 2 months 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

  / 2 months 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

  / 2 months 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

  / 2 months 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

  / 2 months 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
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 months ago

  What Should Fans Watch for in the 2026-27 NHL Season?

  NHL 2026-27 feels like a mix of deeper rosters, rising young stars, and teams trying to prove they belong in the...

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 months ago

  Growing Push for Oilers to Reunite With Familiar Face Given Babcock’s Plans

  Is Corey Perry the perfect fit for the Edmonton Oilers this season, given what Mike Babcock plans to do as the...

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 months ago

  NHL Trade Talk Recap: Jets, Canucks & Oilers’ Babcock Impact

  Three NHL storylines are heating up fast: Hellebuyck trade buzz, Vancouver's big decision, and Babcock's Oilers impact.

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 months ago

  Connor McDavid Backs Mike Babcock: “This Is What We Want”

  Connor McDavid spoke for the first time since the Mike Babcock hiring and emphatically supported the move.

  By Jackson Weber
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 months ago

  Ex-NHLer Rips Mike Babcock: “He’s Gotten Worse”

  A former NHL player wasn’t shy about criticizing Mike Babcock’s introductory press conference.

  By Jackson Weber
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 months ago

  These Oilers Players Could Benefit from Babcock’s Tough Love

  Babcock brings risk and opportunity. If Oilers leaders buy in, Edmonton could discover there's more than a warning label here.

  By Old Prof
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  Calgary Flames

  / 2 months ago

  NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Flames & Jets Rumour

  Babcock meets Oilers stars, Flames swing big for Nemec, and Hellebuyck trade talk heats up with one major sticking point.

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 months ago

  The Oilers Player Who Makes the Babcock Hire More Interesting

  Zach Hyman’s history with Mike Babcock could matter more than expected as Oilers stars weigh coaching direction and leadership fit.

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 months ago

  Babcock Doubles Down: Will Oilers Regret What They Asked For?

  Mike Babcock showed no remorse in his presser on Tuesday, but this is exaclty what the Edmonton Oilers wanted, isn't it?

  By NHL Trade Talk
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 months ago

  Reading Between the Lines of the Oilers’ Biggest Decision

  Mike Babcock’s hire raises the bigger question in Edmonton: does alignment with Connor McDavid lead to trust—or just delay the decision?

  By Old Prof
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 months ago

  Oilers Name Mike Babcock as 19th Head Coach in Franchise History

  The Edmonton Oilers officially announced on Tuesday that Mike Babcock has been named the 19th head coach in franchise history, bringing...

  By Vivek Kalia
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  Edmonton Oilers

  / 2 months ago

  NHL Trade Talk Recap: Oilers, Canucks & Senators New Plan

  The Oilers noise, the Canucks asset game, and the Senators’ Tkachuk fallout set up a fast-moving NHL offseason.

  By Old Prof