The NHL has officially cleared Mike Babcock for a return behind an NHL bench, but the decision has not erased concerns from the NHL Players’ Association as the Edmonton Oilers continue their coaching search. On June 18, the league concluded its investigation into Babcock’s brief and controversial tenure with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2023. … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers enter the 2026-27 NHL season facing one of the most important seasons in franchise history. After a disappointing first-round playoff exit in 2025-26, expectations remain sky-high for a team led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. While fans are still waiting for the complete Edmonton Oilers’ 2026-27 schedule, the club has already … Read more
The Vegas Golden Knights may have revealed more than intended about the Bruce Cassidy situation, and the latest update could be another setback for the Edmonton Oilers‘ coaching search. Speaking during his season-ending media availability, Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon disclosed that Vegas had already allowed one NHL team to speak with former head … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers‘ search for a new head coach has entered a complicated phase as the NHL officially begins its investigation into Mike Babcock’s 2023 resignation from the Columbus Blue Jackets. According to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman, the league will interview multiple parties as it examines whether any further action is required before Babcock can … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers may have been eliminated weeks ago, but one of the NHL‘s biggest offseason storylines remains unresolved. With the Vegas Golden Knights’ season ending in a 3-0 Game 6 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Final, attention has shifted back to Bruce Cassidy’s uncertain future and Edmonton’s ongoing coaching search. … Read more
