Babcock Calls Out Oilers Stars | NHL News

The Edmonton Oilers are turning the page with a bold new direction: Mike Babcock, known for his no-nonsense approach, is now head coach—and he didn’t hold back during his interview, bluntly calling out Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl for being part of the problem. This marks a stark contrast to the previous coach, Kris Knoblauch, who struggled to hold stars accountable despite benching others. The leadership group embraced Babcock’s honesty, signaling a hunger for a culture where every player—no matter their status—is expected to deliver. With major roster changes this offseason, the Oilers are betting that Babcock’s accountability-driven leadership, combined with their core, will finally push them over the hump and into Stanley Cup contention. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/a56545b6c05f634e