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Ward Calls Babcock Hire for Oilers Idiot
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- Jun 20, 2026
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Summary
Former NHL defenseman Aaron Ward is blasting the idea of hiring Mike Babcock to coach the Edmonton Oilers, calling anyone in Northern Alberta who supports it an “idiot.” Ward, a three-time Cup winner, shares stories from his Detroit Red Wings teammates—many of whom couldn’t wait for Babcock to leave, even joking about a raffle to pick who’d break the news. Though Ward never played under Babcock, he faced his wrath as an analyst when Babcock reportedly tried to get him fired over a true but undisclosed leak from Detroit. Ward survived the attempt, but the incident underscores Babcock’s notorious control—even over non-coached personnel. With Babcock’s reputation for intensity and player resentment still fresh, Ward’s fiery take adds fuel to the debate over whether this move is wise for the Oilers. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/30412a6ba89eb2d2