Babcock Could Be a Better Hire for the Oilers Than Most Think
The Edmonton Oilers coaching search took a dramatic turn on Monday. After firing Kris Knoblauch shortly after the 2025-26 season concluded, it was clear that the Oilers were hoping to…
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NHL Rumors: Babcock to Oilers, Cossa Trade, Tuch Leaving, Gallagher to Canucks?
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Buffalo Sabres could be headed toward a breakup with Alex Tuch, the Edmonton Oilers appear to be closing in on a controversial coaching hire,…
Former Oilers forward Milan Lucic announces retirement
Milan Lucic’s career has come to an end. The former Edmonton Oilers forward, who had been struggling to find work in North America, announced on Sunday that he’s retiring. “Looking back on my career, I feel truly grateful to have fulfilled my dream of playing professional hockey, culminating with a Stanley Cup win in 2011…
Connor McDavid’s role in Oilers’ Mike Babcock pursuit comes to light
The Edmonton Oilers‘ pursuit of Mike Babcock has drawn heavy scrutiny across the hockey world, but new reporting suggests Connor McDavid was not left out of the process. NHL analyst David Pagnotta reported that Edmonton’s front office consulted its core…
Oilers rumors: Edmonton ‘closing in’ on Mike Babcock hire, says insider
The Edmonton Oilers are looking for a new head coach. Edmonton is reportedly closing in on their guy. The team is nearing a deal to bring in Mike Babcock as the next coach, per ESPN insider Greg Wyshynski. Babcock worked previously with the Columbus Blue Jackets. It was a bizarre situation for him in Columbus. […] The post Oilers rumors: Edmonton ‘closing in’ on Mike Babcock hire, says insider appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Why hire Mike Babcock without clarity on Cassidy?
do dah do dooo, do dah do dooo “You have now entered… The Babcock Zone.” The Babcock Zone is a phrase I coined a couple of weeks ago to describe the eerie place the Edmonton Oilers were entering. In the most consequential franchise decision in a few years, with so much at stake, this Zone…
Oilers Player Could Ask for Trade If Babcock Hired, Rumor
The Edmonton Oilers could face significant backlash if they hire Mike Babcock, with one player potentially bailing if it happens. The post Oilers Player Could Ask for Trade If Babcock Hired, Rumor appeared first on HEAVY .
Canadiens To Get Trade Interest in Kirby Dach; 1 Team Linked
Kent Hughes was noncommittal when asked about Kirby Dach at his end-of-season press conference. TVA Sports' Renaud Lavoie has filled in some of the blanks. Per Lavoie, the Montreal Canadiens are expected to issue Dach a qualifying offer this summer to retain his rights as a restricted free agent, but that offer does not mean he stays in Montreal. Multiple analysts, including Lavoie and former NHLer Georges Laraque, have pointed to the Edmonton Oilers as the most natural trade destination...
Mike Babcock Emerging as Leading Candidate for Oilers’ Coaching Vacancy
The Edmonton Oilers’ coaching search has taken a dramatic turn. According to multiple reports, the organization is seriously considering Mike Babcock as its next head coach. TSN insiders Darren Dreger…
Bob Stauffer: ‘Mike Babcock is 100% the Edmonton Oilers’ Guy’
Edmonton Oilers insider Bob Stauffer said that beleaguered NHL head coach Mike Babcock is “100% the Edmonton Oilers’ guy.” Reports on Monday emerged that the Oilers were talking to Babcock about becoming the team’s next head coach. These reports seemingly came out of nowhere, as Babcock has not coached in the NHL since he was […] The post Bob Stauffer: ‘Mike Babcock is 100% the Edmonton Oilers’ Guy’ appeared first on HEAVY .
Stauffer: Oilers hiring Mike Babcock as coach ‘inevitable’
If you were holding out hope that the Oilers would find a way to get Bruce Cassidy locked in as the team’s next coach, that dream came crashing down to earth after reports started coming out that Edmonton was in talks with Mike Babcock. And during Monday’s episode of Oilers Now, Bob Stauffer reported, “Assuming…
Babcock a polarizing potential coaching choice for Oilers in crucial offseason
After moving on from Kris Knoblauch, could the embattled Mike Babcock be the right call to lead the Oilers?
Oilers rumors: Insider hints at Connor McDavid involvement in Mike Babcock coaching interest
At the start of Monday, there were three head coaching jobs open in the NHL. One of those jobs was filled, as the Los Angeles Kings hired Peter Laviolette. That leaves the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers without coaches. With Laviolette not an option, the Oilers have been rumored to be interested in Mike […] The post Oilers rumors: Insider hints at Connor McDavid involvement in Mike Babcock coaching interest appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Reports Link Mike Babcock To Edmonton Oilers' Coach Opening
Multiple reports have discussed the possibility of Mike Babcock coaching the Edmonton Oilers more than three years after resigning from the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Spurgeon’s Unpredictable Surge Took Him From NHL Long Shot To Minnesota’s Leader
If you were to take a stroll down the frigid streets of Edmonton, Alberta, you wouldn't have to look far to spot flashes of blue and orange. Those colours signify the city's deep love for the Edmonton Oilers. Growing up in Alberta’s capital, Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon was an Oiler...
‘Get McDavid outta there’: Oilers fans react to potential Mike Babcock hire
Canucks fans are rejoicing, Flames fans can’t believe it’s happening, and Oilers fans are ready to declare a state of emergency over the Edmonton Oilers’ consideration of Mike Babcock as its next head coach. Babcock was first mentioned as an option for the job in late May and now, a few weeks later, news began…
Mike Babcock Has Spoken to Oilers Owner About Coaching Job
Controversial former NHL head coach Mike Babcock has spoken to the ownership of the Edmonton Oilers about their vacant head coaching gig.Babcock has not coached in the NHL since the Toronto Maple Leafs fired him during the 2019-20 season. He was hired by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2023 to become their head coach, but […] The post Mike Babcock Has Spoken to Oilers Owner About Coaching Job appeared first on HEAVY .
‘It’s real’: Babcock has reportedly spoken with Oilers owner Daryl Katz, leadership group
The smoke about Mike Babcock becoming the next Edmonton Oilers head coach is “real,” according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Conversations have occurred between Babcock and members of the Oilers leadership group of players, who are on board with the idea of hiring the long-time head coach, Friedman reported. A conversation has also reportedly occured with Oilers…
Shocking Report: Edmonton Oilers Potentially On Verge of Hiring Mike Babcock
In what would constitute a shocking change of direction behind the bench, the Edmonton Oilers are doing some checks behind the scenes to see if they are free for a potential hire of controversial head coach Mike Babcock. Sources: The Edmtn Oilers are consulting with the NHLPA to see if there are objections that must be resolved before potentially hiring Mike Babcock. Amid allegations of invading players privacy, Babcock resigned in CBJ as Head Coach in 2023. Further investigation may be requir...
Report: Oilers consulting with NHLPA before potential hire of Mike Babcock
Babcock’s status with the NHLPA is up in the air after resigning as Blue Jackets head coach due to invading the privacy of players.
Oilers face backlash over reported interest in coach Mike Babcock
The Edmonton Oilers‘ search for a new head coach has sparked immediate criticism after reports linked the organization to former NHL bench boss Mike Babcock. NHL insider Darren Dreger reported on X that Edmonton is consulting with the NHL Players’…
Oilers rumors: Edmonton consulting NHLPA about potential Mike Babcock hire despite controversial Blue Jackets exit
The Edmonton Oilers lost out on one of their main coaching candidates on Monday, with veteran bench boss Peter Laviolette joining the Los Angeles Kings on a three-year contract. But the organization hasn’t taken long to pivot, with TSN’s Darren Dreger already linking them to a much more controversial candidate in Mike Babcock. Per Dreger, […] The post Oilers rumors: Edmonton consulting NHLPA about potential Mike Babcock hire despite controversial Blue Jackets exit appeared first on ClutchPoi...
Friedman: Oilers were interested in Laviolette before being hired by Kings
The Los Angeles Kings got their guy, naming Peter Laviolette the 32nd head coach in franchise history. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was the first to report Laviolette’s hiring, and when he did, he mentioned the Edmonton Oilers were among the other teams interested in hiring the veteran bench boss. Peter Laviolette will be the next head…
Report: Oilers checking with NHLPA on potential Mike Babcock hire
The Edmonton Oilers are apparently interested in Mike Babcock. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Oilers are contemplating bringing the controversial former two-time Olympic gold medal-winning coach on board, but are first checking with the NHL Players’ Association to see if any “objections that must be resolved” before a potential hire. This is the first…
Kings hire Peter Laviolette amid Oilers, Maple Leafs interest
The Los Angeles Kings had a disappointing season in 2025-26. After struggling most of the season, the Kings fired Jim Hiller as the head coach. D.J. Smith took over on an interim basis and led the Kings back to the playoffs for the fifth straight year. The Kings would fall in the first round of […] The post Kings hire Peter Laviolette amid Oilers, Maple Leafs interest appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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