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Mike Babcock Returns Behind Oilers Bench

Mike Babcock Returns Behind Oilers Bench

Mike Babcock Oilers coach is the headline nobody saw coming. The NHL cleared him recently, and shortly after, the Edmonton Oilers hired him to replace their previous coach. That's it. That's the news. But the minute you scratch the surface, this thing gets complicated in a

Tkachuk Brothers Reunite as Panthers Land Brady from Ottawa

Tkachuk Brothers Reunite as Panthers Land Brady from Ottawa

Key Takeaways - The Panthers acquired Brady Tkachuk from Ottawa, pairing him with brother Matthew on a Florida roster that won back-to-back Cups in recent years. - Ottawa received three first-round picks and a second-rounder, resetting its rebuild with immediate draft capital. - Brady had a strong performance for the

Oilers Lock In Jason Dickinson With New Deal

Oilers Lock In Jason Dickinson With New Deal

The Oilers handed Jason Dickinson a contract extension recently. And fans are already arguing about it in the replies. Is this a smart foundational move or another case of Edmonton paying for potential instead of production? Here's what the deal actually looks like. Why Edmonton Signed Dickinson Now

Jonathan Toews Retirement: The End of a Dynasty in Winnipeg

Jonathan Toews Retirement: The End of a Dynasty in Winnipeg

Jonathan Toews retired, closing the book on a remarkable NHL career and one of the most impressive comebacks in recent hockey memory. The center finished his career with 29 points (11 goals, 18 assists) in 82 games for the Winnipeg Jets in his final season. If you needed proof that

Maple Leafs Win 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, Get First No. 1 Pick Since 2016

Maple Leafs Win 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, Get First No. 1 Pick Since 2016

The Maple Leafs hold the No. 1 pick for the first time since 2016. That's the headline. The rest of the first round is where things get genuinely interesting. The last time they did, they took Auston Matthews with the first pick in 2016. He turned into exactly

Mike Babcock Is the Oilers' New Coach: What Actually Changed in Edmonton

Mike Babcock Is the Oilers' New Coach: What Actually Changed in Edmonton

The NHL cleared Mike Babcock to work recently. Edmonton hired him as head coach the same day. He brings a Stanley Cup ring from Detroit and two Olympic golds with Canada to a team that made back-to-back Cup Finals and lost both. Owner Daryl Katz pushed for the change. Connor

John Tortorella fired by Vegas Golden Knights after a brief run to Stanley Cup Final

John Tortorella fired by Vegas Golden Knights after a brief run to Stanley Cup Final

That's all John Tortorella got in Vegas. Walked into a broken room in late March, dragged it to the Stanley Cup Final, and now he's gone. The Golden Knights fired him Tuesday, ending a run that shouldn't have happened. The math is wild when