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
John Tavares’ relentless approach to hockey impressed former NHL defenseman Cameron Gaunce long before the Toronto Maple Leafs made him a household name. Gaunce recently recalled seeing Tavares dominate elite youth hockey alongside future NHL stars. Speaking on First Up, Gaunce explained when he first realized Tavares possessed something different. After one game, Tavares scored … 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
Former Edmonton Oilers coach Dave Tippett compared Connor McDavid to Mario Lemieux while defending the superstar’s approach and playoff record. Tippett coached McDavid from 2019 to 2022 and saw his development through several dominant NHL regular seasons. Speaking on the Spittin Chiclets podcast, Tippett described McDavid as a player who rarely seeks attention. Ryan Whitney … Read more
