Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid has welcomed the challenge of playing under new head coach Mike Babcock. McDavid believes Babcock can bring the structure Edmonton lacked during a disappointing 2025-26 NHL season. Speaking with Sportsnet’s Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman, McDavid explained what he wants from his new coach. Friedman asked how he wants Babcock … Read more
NHL analyst Jason Gregor has pushed back hard against renewed speculation linking Connor McDavid with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The debate followed comments from Michael Augello, who shared an unnamed reporter’s theory on The Leafs Convo podcast. Augello said McDavid could want Toronto if the Maple Leafs build a strong team and pay him. “I … Read more
Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl believes new head coach Mike Babcock can bring the accountability the team lacked last NHL season. Draisaitl also believes Babcock will not hesitate to challenge Edmonton’s biggest stars. “I think he’s got a very clear plan, and I think he holds guys accountable,” Draisaitl said during the European Player Media … Read more
Mike Babcock must challenge Evan Bouchard without limiting his offensive impact.
Connor McDavid’s future with the Edmonton Oilers remains a major NHL storyline despite his current contract keeping him under team control. NHL Network analyst E.J. Hradek recently named three potential destinations if McDavid eventually decides to leave Edmonton. Speaking on the Bleed Oil Blue Podcast, Hradek identified the Philadelphia Flyers, Detroit Red Wings and New … Read more
