Babcock Back in Edmonton

The Edmonton Oilers have shockingly hired Mike Babcock, the 63-year-old NHL legend and Stanley Cup winner, as their new head coach — a move that’s sparking heated debate. Babcock, who hasn’t coached in the NHL since 2017, brings championship pedigree but also a controversial past, including allegations of micromanaging and an incident involving player phones that led to an NHL investigation. The league recently cleared him to coach, and the Oilers say they consulted with the NHLPA and their own leadership to ensure buy-in. With Connor McDavid’s contract extension looming, the Oilers are betting on Babcock’s intensity to turn things around — but fans are divided on whether his old-school style still fits today’s game. 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/257a78baac1d7fcd