Mike Babcock is making his first big statement with the Edmonton Oilers lineup. With the Calgary Flames in town for the first Battle of Alberta of the season, the veteran head coach has opted to make a big change on…
The Edmonton Oilers have a new man in their corner for the Battle of Alberta this season. The provincial rivalry might not be the most historic in the NHL, but it has the potential for hostility and an intensity like…
Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock did not mince words when asked about defenseman Jake Walman before Wednesday night’s Battle of Alberta against the Calgary Flames. With Mattias Ekholm due to return from injury, the Oilers need to make room…
Calgary Stampeders head coach Dave Dickenson, centre, watches drills during opening day of training camp in Calgary, Sunday, May 10, 2026.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh CALGARY - Dave Dickenson will return as coach and general manager of the Calgary Stampeders next season,…
This in from Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now, major moves from Edmonton coach Mike Babcock, as seen with the new lines and pairings from the Edmonton Oilers practice. Mattias Ekholm is back from injury on the top pair with Evan…
Edmonton Oilers coach Mike Babcock gave a strong signal about the shape of things to come when he promoted young power forward Colton Dach from fourth line centre to second line winger after veteran winger Zach Hyman again left a…
Get above the noise Log in to follow your topics, join the conversation, and publish a journal of your own. Mike Babcock is facing the Toronto Maple Leafs for the first time since being fired by the team in 2019. The…
When asked about what it would take for him to consider separating superstars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, Oilers head coach Mike Babcock says it's a reporter's job to second guess decisions he makes and it's his job to make…
Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock is both being praised and criticized for a controversial decision he’s made to start the 2026-27 season. Choosing to put Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on the same line, it stacks the top line but…
Mike Babcock called out one player in particular after a 7 - 2 thrashing against the Leafs. Published on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:43 PM • Updated on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 2:45 PM The Edmonton Oilers were soundly defeated at the hands of the Toronto Maple Leafs…
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