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Edmonton Oilers hire Mike Babcock as coach after NHL clearance
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Fox News
· Jun 23, 2026
Mike Babcock going to Edmonton just made the Oilers appointment viewing this upcoming season
Mike Babcock officially named Edmonton Oilers coach, bringing the Stanley Cup winner back to the NHL bench with Connor McDavid's future at stake.
Sweden Herald
· Jun 23, 2026
Controversial Mike Babcock back in the NHL as Edmonton Oilers head coach
Controversial Mike Babcock back in the NHL as Edmonton Oilers head coach
Canadian Sport Scene
· Jun 24, 2026
Oilers name Mike Babcock head coach
The Edmonton Oilers have named Mike Babcock of Manitiouwadge, Ontario as their head coach according to Craig Ellingson of CTV News. Babcock replaces Kris Knoblauch, who the Oilers fired on May 14. The Knoblauch firing was a surprise to many because the Oilers reached the 2024 and 2025 Stanley Cup Finals with Knoblauch in charge. [] The post Oilers name Mike Babcock head coach appeared first on Canadian Sport Scene.
Global News
· Jun 23, 2026
Timeline: Key moments in Babcock’s path to Oilers
Mike Babcock's coaching career has included a Stanley Cup title, two Olympic gold medals, high-profile NHL jobs and scrutiny over his treatment of players.
Yardbarker
· Jun 25, 2026
Connor McDavid sounds incredibly desperate in support of Oilers hiring Mike Babcock
The Edmonton Oilers are facing intense scrutiny for their decision to hire Mike Babcock for their head-coaching role given all of the baggage he brings with him.
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Related coverage for "Edmonton Oilers hire Mike Babcock as coach after NHL clearance": Fox News — Mike Babcock going to Edmonton just made the Oilers appointment viewing this upcoming season. Sweden Herald — Controversial Mike Babcock back in the NHL as Edmonton Oilers head coach. Canadian Sport Scene — Oilers name Mike Babcock head coach. Global News — Timeline: Key moments in Babcock’s path to Oilers. Yardbarker — Connor McDavid sounds incredibly desperate in support of Oilers hiring Mike Babcock