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.
The Edmonton Oilers could score fewer goals next NHL season despite making major changes to improve their defense. The Athletic’s Allan Mitchell expects Edmonton’s offensive total to decline slightly while its goals-against figure improves significantly. Speaking on Sports 1440’s Lowdown with Lowetide, Mitchell projected 277 goals for the Oilers in 2026-27. That would be five … Read more
Mike Babcock’s arrival in Edmonton has raised questions about how much ice time Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl will receive. Some expect the new Oilers coach to reduce their workload, but the change may be smaller than many assume. Jason Gregor pushed back on that idea while discussing Babcock’s approach to the Edmonton Oilers stars. … Read more
Jason Gregor sees Isaac Howard filling a key scoring need for the Edmonton Oilers.
