Oilers Weigh Babcock Move Amid Controversy

The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly eyeing Mike Babcock for their head coaching job, despite his controversial past and recent exit from the Blue Jackets after zero games coached. With Olympic gold, a Stanley Cup, and over 1,300 NHL games under his belt, Babcock’s resume is stacked—but so are the concerns from former players. With Peter Laviolette now hired by the Kings, Babcock may become the top contender if Bruce Cassidy isn’t available. The Oilers are even consulting the NHLPA to clear potential issues before moving forward. All eyes are on how this coaching puzzle unfolds. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/fba24422023b504e