Episode
Oilers Risk It All With Babcock
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- Jun 9, 2026
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- 107
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Summary
The Edmonton Oilers just pulled off one of the NHL’s most eyebrow-raising hires: Mike Babcock, the fiery ex-coach who walked away from the league in 2019, is now their new head coach. After months of circling Bruce Cassidy — who was still coaching the Golden Knights in the playoffs — the Oilers pivoted hard, seemingly ignoring the clock and opting for Babcock’s controversial, high-intensity style. With owner Daryl Katz and his son personally on board, plus star players like McDavid and Draisaitl in the mix, this isn’t just a coaching change — it’s a high-stakes gamble. Critics question whether Babcock’s old-school tactics fit today’s game, but the Oilers are betting big on results — and the whole league is watching to see if “The Babcock Zone” delivers. 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/011f1b7197fd78d0