Is Mike Babcock the Answer in Edmonton for the Oilers?

Is hiring Mike Babcock the move that will finally push the Edmonton Oilers over the top, or a disaster waiting to happen? The latest episode of The Fourteen Twenty Sports Bar Podcast sees host Brent Radlinsky break down the polarizing Babcock hire, calling out the risks of old-school coaching in today’s NHL, the player-driven culture shift, and lingering issues in Edmonton’s quest for the Cup. Brent delivers candid takes—from the Oilers’ motivation problems and Babcock’s checkered past, to whether management letting players pick their coach sets a dangerous precedent. Hear why winning is the only option, what the ripple effects could mean for free agency, and why hockey culture might be changing faster than even star players realize. Plus: Canadian radio’s most worn-out songs, memories from Manitoba, and some laughs you won’t want to miss.