Babcock’s Tough Task for Oilers | Edmonton Oilers News

Mike Babcock is taking the reins of the Edmonton Oilers — a team starved for a Stanley Cup after a 36-year drought — with a bold, defensive overhaul on the horizon. Expect stars like McDavid and Draisaitl to play more shutdown roles, while Babcock’s signature tactics — like mixing lefty/righty defense pairs — will reshape the roster. With playoff exits lingering and high expectations mounting, Babcock’s mission is clear: end the wait and etch his name into Oilers lore. 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/a0b4bdf4c0e18b87