Babcock Cleared to Coach + The Chayka Era Begins

On hour one of The Sports Drive, Logan Gordon and Patrick Dumas get you up to speed on everything from around the world of sports. The guys kick things off with the latest on the Mike Babcock investigation being cleared, and what he could bring behind the bench for the Edmonton Oilers — including whether he’s the coach that can finally help get them to a Stanley Cup. From there, they move on to another coaching move, with Jim Hiller joining the Toronto Maple Leafs. The guys discuss what that could mean for the team, and whether it has any impact on Auston Matthews’ long-term future in Toronto. They also break down a pair of moves around the NHL, as the Vegas Golden Knights part ways with John Tortorella and bring in Jim Craig, while the Washington Capitals lock up head coach Spencer Carbery with an extension. Logan and Patrick give their thoughts on all these decisions and what they mean for these teams moving forward. (25:43) Luke Fox, Sportsnet NHL writer, joins Patrick and Logan to break down the Maple Leafs’ hiring of Jim Hiller, and what it could mean for Auston Matthews’ long-term future in Toronto. Luke also weighs in on whether GM John Chayka still has a busy offseason ahead, and what other moves could be on the horizon. They then shift to the Stanley Cup Final, looking back at the series and highlighting some of the standout performances! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.