The Edmonton Oilers‘ effort to hire veteran coach Mike Babcock has encountered a significant obstacle after the NHL Players’ Association formally requested a league investigation into allegations tied to his brief tenure with the Columbus Blue Jackets. NHL insider Darren Dreger reported on X that “the NHLPA has asked the NHL to move forward with … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers‘ controversial pursuit of Mike Babcock appears to be coming from the highest level of the organization. Speaking on FAN Hockey, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman shed light on the decision-making process behind Edmonton’s coaching search, suggesting ownership has played a central role in the franchise’s recent moves. “I think it’s ownership driven, I … Read more
Connor McDavid added another major individual honor to his historic resume, but the reaction from hockey fans quickly shifted attention back to the one trophy that continues to elude him. The Edmonton Oilers captain was surprised with his fifth Ted Lindsay Award at Magna Golf Club in Aurora, Ontario. The award, voted on by fellow … Read more
The NHL has publicly backed the Vegas Golden Knights in one of the league’s most contentious coaching disputes, as Commissioner Gary Bettman and Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly addressed the ongoing Bruce Cassidy-Edmonton Oilers situation for the first time. Speaking during the Stanley Cup Final press conference, Daly made it clear that Vegas is operating within … Read more
The Vegas Golden Knights delivered more than a Western Conference title Tuesday night. They also fired back at Connor McDavid after completing a dominant four-game sweep over the Colorado Avalanche to advance to the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. Moments after clinching the series, Vegas posted on X: “guess the pillows were filled with bricks.” The … Read more
