Oilers Hire Mike Babcock as Head Coach, Add D.J. Smith to Coaching Staff Vivek Kalia | June 23, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers officially ushered in a new era behind the bench on Tuesday, naming Mike Babcock as the 19th head coach in franchise history while also announcing D.J. Smith…
Oilers News & Rumours: Murphy & Dickinson Extended, Babcock Hiring, Kapanen Leaving? Jesse Courville-Lynch | June 23, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers have a lot of things going on right now. From extending key pending free agents, to finding a new head coach, to trying to improve their roster…
NHL Rumors Rundown: Tkachuk Fallout, Oilers Sign D-Man, Bobrovsky to Toronto? Jim Parsons | June 22, 2026 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators are looking to reshape their roster after the Brady Tkachuk blockbuster, the Edmonton Oilers have locked in another key piece, and the…
NHL Rumors: Why Hiller and Maple Leafs, Trocheck Switch, Knies Trade, and Babcock Close Jim Parsons | June 17, 2026 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, it’s become evident already that this could be a busy summer. Just two days removed from the Stanley Cup being awarded, there have been two…
Oilers News & Rumours: Nurse Trade Request, Babcock Update, Murphy Jesse Courville-Lynch | June 17, 2026 This has already been one of the most entertaining summers in recent history for the Edmonton Oilers, and it seems to only be getting more interesting. After relieving Kris Knoblauch…
Lessons the Oilers Can Learn From the Hurricanes Dale Bochon | June 16, 2026 Watching the Carolina Hurricanes capture their second championship in franchise history on June 14 was as impressive as their play, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6. Moments…
Mike Babcock Investigation Could Give the Oilers an Opportunity Vivek Kalia | June 16, 2026 With the Stanley Cup Final officially complete, the NHL has now launched its investigation into Mike Babcock’s 2023 resignation from the Columbus Blue Jackets. What was already a controversial coaching…
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…
