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Oilers Announce Babcock, Hall of Fame Inductees & Ron Hextall!
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- The FAN Hockey Show
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- Jun 23, 2026
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- 5996
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Summary
Matt Marchese returns alongside Mike Futa to share his thoughts on Brady Tkachuk's introduction in Florida. The boys also break down the Oilers' announcement of their new head coach, Mike Babcock, as well as assistant coach, D.J. Smith. After the break (35:01), the boys highlight the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class featuring Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price, Pekka Rinne, Keith Tkachuk, Cindy Curley, and Brian Burke. Later, Mike and Mike (51:47) chat about Matthew Knies' future in Toronto and what a potential package might look like, before taking a look at the other names circling in the trade market. Finally, former NHL goaltender and executive, Ron Hextall (01:16:37) joins the guys to share a thought on Brian Burke following his call to the Hall, before reflecting on some stories from the draft floor and the latest wave of player movement. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.