{"podcast":{"title":"Edmonton Oilers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"edmonton-oilers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7534175","podcast_index_feed_id":7534175,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/edmonton-oilers-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/edmonton-oilers-the-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":44,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Edmonton Oilers News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping the Edmonton Oilers—from game results and player performances to NHL action and roster developments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing local sports coverage to every team and keeping fans connected. Edmonton Oilers News Today is your daily snapshot of Oilers hockey. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-06-13T20:18:04.143224+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/edmonton-oilers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7534175"},"episode":{"title":"Oilers Bet Big on Babcock","slug":"oilers-bet-big-on-babcock","published_at":"2026-06-09T04:26:41+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/edmonton-oilers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7534175/oilers-bet-big-on-babcock","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/edmonton-oilers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7534175","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/3dc89fda-1e80-49db-932b-e765f24870b1.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/3dc89fda-1e80-49db-932b-e765f24870b1.mp3","summary":"The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly set to hire Mike Babcock as their next head coach, a move insiders say is “inevitable” despite league hurdles. Babcock brings elite pedigree — a 2008 Cup with Detroit and Olympic gold — and has already met with ownership, players, and management. But his post-Cup track record raises eyebrows, especially with Connor McDavid’s contract expiring in two years. The Oilers, in win-now mode, gambled on Babcock over their first-choice candidate, Bruce Cassidy, who’s stuck in Vegas. Critics question whether Babcock’s legacy will overshadow their championship push — a risky bet during their most critical offseason. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3823e1fb2d98ef92","meta_description":"The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly set to hire Mike Babcock as their next head coach, a move insiders say is “inevitable” despite league hurdles. Babcock…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":98,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/edmonton-oilers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7534175/episodes/oilers-bet-big-on-babcock/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/edmonton-oilers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7534175/oilers-bet-big-on-babcock.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}