Babcock and Smith Unite for Oilers

Edmonton Oilers just made a big coaching move: Mike Babcock is now head coach, and they’ve added D.J. Smith as his associate coach. Smith, 49, brings deep NHL experience — including four seasons as Babcock’s assistant with the Leafs and a stint as interim coach for the Kings, where he led them to a solid finish before a first-round sweep. He also coached Team Canada at the World Championship. With Babcock at the helm and Smith by his side, the Oilers are clearly building a powerhouse coaching staff — and fans are eager to see how this duo shapes the team’s future. 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/fe7135a9aae34ef6