Kent Hughes was noncommittal when asked about Kirby Dach at his end-of-season press conference.
TVA Sports' Renaud Lavoie has filled in some of the blanks.
Per Lavoie, the Montreal Canadiens are expected to issue Dach a qualifying offer this summer to retain his rights as a restricted free agent, but that offer does not mean he stays in Montreal.
Multiple analysts, including Lavoie and former NHLer Georges Laraque, have pointed to the Edmonton Oilers as the most natural trade destination...
The Edmonton Oilers’ coaching search has taken a dramatic turn. According to multiple reports, the organization is seriously considering Mike Babcock as its next head coach. TSN insiders Darren Dreger…
If you were holding out hope that the Oilers would find a way to get Bruce Cassidy locked in as the team’s next coach, that dream came crashing down to earth after reports started coming out that Edmonton was in talks with Mike Babcock. And during Monday’s episode of Oilers Now, Bob Stauffer reported, “Assuming…
After moving on from Kris Knoblauch, could the embattled Mike Babcock be the right call to lead the Oilers?
At the start of Monday, there were three head coaching jobs open in the NHL. One of those jobs was filled, as the Los Angeles Kings hired Peter Laviolette. That leaves the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers without coaches. With Laviolette not an option, the Oilers have been rumored to be interested in Mike […]
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Multiple reports have discussed the possibility of Mike Babcock coaching the Edmonton Oilers more than three years after resigning from the Columbus Blue Jackets.
If you were to take a stroll down the frigid streets of Edmonton, Alberta, you wouldn't have to look far to spot flashes of blue and orange. Those colours signify the city's deep love for the Edmonton Oilers.
Growing up in Alberta’s capital, Minnesota Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon was an Oiler...
Canucks fans are rejoicing, Flames fans can’t believe it’s happening, and Oilers fans are ready to declare a state of emergency over the Edmonton Oilers’ consideration of Mike Babcock as its next head coach. Babcock was first mentioned as an option for the job in late May and now, a few weeks later, news began…
The smoke about Mike Babcock becoming the next Edmonton Oilers head coach is “real,” according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Conversations have occurred between Babcock and members of the Oilers leadership group of players, who are on board with the idea of hiring the long-time head coach, Friedman reported. A conversation has also reportedly occured with Oilers…
In what would constitute a shocking change of direction behind the bench, the Edmonton Oilers are doing some checks behind the scenes to see if they are free for a potential hire of controversial head coach Mike Babcock. Sources: The Edmtn Oilers are consulting with the NHLPA to see if there are objections that must be resolved before potentially hiring Mike Babcock. Amid allegations of invading players privacy, Babcock resigned in CBJ as Head Coach in 2023. Further investigation may be requir...
Babcock’s status with the NHLPA is up in the air after resigning as Blue Jackets head coach due to invading the privacy of players.
The Edmonton Oilers‘ search for a new head coach has sparked immediate criticism after reports linked the organization to former NHL bench boss Mike Babcock. NHL insider Darren Dreger reported on X that Edmonton is consulting with the NHL Players’…
The Edmonton Oilers lost out on one of their main coaching candidates on Monday, with veteran bench boss Peter Laviolette joining the Los Angeles Kings on a three-year contract. But the organization hasn’t taken long to pivot, with TSN’s Darren Dreger already linking them to a much more controversial candidate in Mike Babcock. Per Dreger, […]
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The Los Angeles Kings got their guy, naming Peter Laviolette the 32nd head coach in franchise history. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was the first to report Laviolette’s hiring, and when he did, he mentioned the Edmonton Oilers were among the other teams interested in hiring the veteran bench boss. Peter Laviolette will be the next head…
The Edmonton Oilers are apparently interested in Mike Babcock. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Oilers are contemplating bringing the controversial former two-time Olympic gold medal-winning coach on board, but are first checking with the NHL Players’ Association to see if any “objections that must be resolved” before a potential hire. This is the first…
The Los Angeles Kings had a disappointing season in 2025-26. After struggling most of the season, the Kings fired Jim Hiller as the head coach. D.J. Smith took over on an interim basis and led the Kings back to the playoffs for the fifth straight year. The Kings would fall in the first round of […]
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Peter Laviolette will be tasked with leading the Los Angeles Kings in their first season without Anže Kopitar.
The 2026 NHL Draft, as well as free agency, continue to inch closer as June rolls along. This is the time of year where more speculation arises, more rumours spread,…
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse's future with the team has come into question, but that's one of many challenges GM Stan Bowman must face as they try to win a Stanley Cup.
Good morning, everyone, and a happy Monday to you all. As per tradition, I’ve got a brand new mailbag set to go after taking your questions and sending them to the crew for their takes. This week, we’re discussing Darnell Nurse trade rumours, the Oilers’ coaching search, free agent targets, and more. If you’ve got…
It’s time to dig into this week’s Letters to the Editor. Want to join in the fun? Details about how to reach out are at the bottom of the article. Dylan Larkin, future Edmonton Oiler? “The more you win, the more you want to win.” Larry Ellison said this in an interview with Charlie Rose,…
On the first anniversary of the most gut-wrenching Edmonton Oilers loss I’d ever seen in person – the Brad Marchand double overtime game-winner of Game 2 – I couldn’t help but put myself in a Carolina Hurricanes fan’s shoes watching that spectacle last night. Back on June 6, 2025, it was the only time in…
Connor McDavid’s latest individual honor came with a personal story that offered a glimpse into how long his family believed NHL greatness was possible. The Edmonton Oilers captain was surprised with the Ted Lindsay Award at Magna Golf Club in…
Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid has been voted by his peers as the NHL's most outstanding player, collecting the Ted Lindsay Award for a fifth time.
The 2025-26 campaign did not end the way the Edmonton Oilers may have wanted, being eliminated in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Connor McDavid felt the team took a step back this season. Still, McDavid once again had a stellar campaign. McDavid scored 48 goals and added 90 assists, finishing with 138 […]
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