Oilers Embrace Babcock Era | Edmonton Oilers News

The Edmonton Oilers have officially hired Mike Babcock as head coach for the 2026-27 season, a move met with some skepticism but now backed by their star players. Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid are fully on board, with Draisaitl praising Babcock’s tough approach. Zach Hyman, who played under Babcock with Toronto, likely influenced the decision, and Draisaitl has even spoken directly with the new coach. The Oilers’ top talent is united — they’re all in on the Babcock era. 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/83dcaeab62f06b73