Mike Babcock

Is Edmonton Oilers coach Mike Babcock's deployment among forwards working?

The Babcock innovation is clearly having the desired effect in terms of minutes played across the roster.

‘They were better than us’: Babcock on Oilers’ loss to Maple Leafs

Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock says the Maple Leafs were the better team, takes responsibility for the loss and admits that Jim Hiller outcoached him.

How Mike Babcock can join ex-Toronto coaches getting back at Leafs

Team has cycled through 33 coaches in their history, firing a few along the way

Oilers head coach Mike Babcock on facing Leafs: ‘Even the Beatles broke up, so you get on with it’

What we heard and saw at Oilers practice: Mike Babcock’s Toronto reunion and more

Two big names were noticeably absent from Oilers practice on Friday: Mattias Ekholm and Devon Levi.

Why the focus is on Oilers' Connor McDavid, Mike Babcock as Maple Leafs begin trip

The Maple Leafs, riding a three-game winning streak, meet Oilers superstar Connor McDavid and former coach Mike Babcock on Saturday.

The Oilers, Hurricanes and the limits of Mike Babcock's 'rob and do' philosophy

Edmonton beat Carolina in a highly entertaining game at Rogers Place that showed the contrast between the two teams.

Oilers’ Mike Babcock credits ‘ultra-competitive’ Devon Levi after OT win vs. Wild

Mike Babcock highlights Devon Levi's work ethic after his 27-save performance against Minnesota.

What I'm seeing from the Edmonton Oilers' start under Mike Babcock

It's a great start for Babcock with the Oilers, but there are a few things to worry over.

Connor McDavid Shares Blunt Mike Babcock Assessment

One of the main storylines during the 2026 NHL offseason was the major change in leadership made by the Edmonton Oilers that saw them dismiss head coach Kris Knoblauch and assistant Mark Stuart, and replace them with…