NHL Rumors: Cassidy to Maple Leafs, Babcock Secret, Larkin Trade List Grows, Jenner’s Future Jim Parsons | June 12, 2026 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs may be waiting on a big-name coaching option, the Edmonton Oilers’ coaching search has officially gone off the rails with the…
NHL Rumors: DeBrusk to Senators, Makar Extension, and Nurse Trade Request Details Jim Parsons | June 12, 2026 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Darnell Nurse has requested a trade out of Edmonton. When did this happen, who is on his list, and what’s next? Meanwhile, the Ottawa Senators…
NHL Rumors: NHL To Investigate Babcock, Plus McDavid and Demidov Extensions Jim Parsons | June 10, 2026 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the league will open an investigation into the incidents that led to Mike Babcock resigning as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. How will…
Maple Leafs’ Coaching Search Is Different This Time Doug Stein | June 10, 2026 When news broke that the Toronto Maple Leafs planned to interview Joe Pavelski for their vacant head coaching position, the reaction was predictably loud. This is Toronto. Nothing happens quietly.…
Oilers Sending Mixed Messages to Fans Amid Mike Babcock Rumours Dale Bochon | June 9, 2026 It feels a bit like a hornet’s nest got kicked in Edmonton this week. When TSN’s Darren Dreger sent out a tweet in the early afternoon of June 8 mentioning…
Babcock Could Be a Better Hire for the Oilers Than Most Think Rupert McDonald | June 9, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers coaching search took a dramatic turn on Monday. After firing Kris Knoblauch shortly after the 2025-26 season concluded, it was clear that the Oilers were hoping to…
NHL Rumors: Babcock to Oilers, Cossa Trade, Tuch Leaving, Gallagher to Canucks? Jim Parsons | June 9, 2026 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Buffalo Sabres could be headed toward a breakup with Alex Tuch, the Edmonton Oilers appear to be closing in on a controversial coaching hire,…
Mike Babcock Emerging as Leading Candidate for Oilers’ Coaching Vacancy Vivek Kalia | June 8, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers’ coaching search has taken a dramatic turn. According to multiple reports, the organization is seriously considering Mike Babcock as its next head coach. TSN insiders Darren Dreger…
NHL Rumors: Crosby Extension, Babcock and Oilers, Nemec Trade? Jim Parsons | May 21, 2026 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is in the news after clarifying comments about his future and how he’ll approach future contract negotiations. Meanwhile, a strange…
Mike Babcock Emerges as Wild Card Candidate for Oilers Vacancy Vivek Kalia | May 21, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers’ coaching search continues to grow more intriguing by the day. While much of the focus remains on former Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy, the Oilers…
Everything Maple Leafs Coaching Buzz: Latest Rumblings Jim Parsons | May 20, 2026 When it comes to coaching news around the NHL, there is no shortage of speculation. Several teams are looking and interviewing, as are the Toronto Maple Leafs. They recently fired…
How the Marner–Babcock Incident Sparked a Culture Shift in Hockey The Old Prof | March 28, 2026 Few coaching decisions have aged worse than when Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock engaged in his so-called “rookie test” of Mitch Marner. It wasn’t just awkward—it became a…
