# Episode 602: BREAKING Oilers & Babcock News!

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Podcast: [Two Guys & a Goalie](https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-guys-a-goalie-6614050)
Published: 2026-06-18T21:59:00+00:00
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## Resource

YouTube Trev steps onto the main desk alongside former NHL netminder Joaquin Gage! While other teams around the league are locking down their coaching staffs, the front office in Edmonton is facing a gridlock. The boys pull back the curtain on the real logistical nightmares facing Stan Bowman this summer. On Today's Show: Mike Babcock Clears: The NHL has closed their investigation regarding the 63-year-old's tenure with the Blue Jackets in 2023. They released a statement in the announcement saying, "Our investigation has concluded that, even in a light least favourable to Mr. Babcock, there is no current basis to restrict his employment in the League." Are we just waiting for the Oilers to announce him as coach? Gager and Trev offer their take, discussing how Babcock's potential presence behind the Oilers' bench will impact the team. Coaching Bracket: The boys look at the remaining pool of candidates and debate why the Oilers are completely frozen in a holding pattern while the rest of the league moves forward. Trev gets Gager to make a bracket of available coaches the Oilers should hire. Hire It or Fire It: We close out today's broadcast with the absolute best segment in hockey media. The boys throw the latest off-season rumours, roster proposals, and trade pitches into the fire—deciding who is getting "Hired" and who is getting "Fired" immediately. 2 Guys & a Goalie is presented by GS Construction!

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