Mike Babcock news
The gist
Mike Babcock is back coaching the Edmonton Oilers, three years after resigning in Columbus.
His return has already drawn scrutiny before the NHL season even starts.
How it unfolded
- Jun 23, 2026Babcock and general manager Stan Bowman held up a jersey during a news conference in Edmonton.
- Sep 17, 2026Babcock ran his first NHL training camp since September 2019, barking instructions and cutting drills short when they weren't executed to his liking.
- Sep 18, 2026Babcock said Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl will make up two-thirds of the Oilers' top line when they open the season against the Vancouver Canucks on Sept. 29.