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Oilers news: Edmonton legend ‘horrified’ by Mike Babcock hiring
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Oilers news: Edmonton legend ‘horrified’ by Mike Babcock hiring
The Edmonton Oilers went to back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals under Kris Knoblauch, but after exiting in the first round in 2025-26, the team moved on from the coach. The Oilers then hired controversial coach Mike...
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Messier 'horrified' by Oilers' hire of Babcock as coach
Former NHL star Mark Messier, who had a Hall of Fame career with the Edmonton Oilers, said he's "horrified" by the team's hiring of controversial head coach Mike Babcock. "I am absolutely shocked they hired him. I'm...