The Stanley Cup champion brings a storied résumé and past controversy to Edmonton, as the organization bets on his veteran pedigree to lead their superstars to a title.

Mike Babcock was hired as coach of the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. The 63-year-old replaces Kris Knoblauch, who was fired May 14 after three seasons and two appearances in the Stanley Cup Final.

The Edmonton Oilers have hired Mike Babcock as head coach, marking his return to the NHL after more than six years.

The Edmonton Oilers officially introduced Mike Babcock as their new head coach on Tuesday. This move ended weeks of uncertainty behind the bench and immediately ignited debate across the NHL community ...

NHL insiders have made clear Edmonton;’s keen interest in having Mike Babcock or Bruce Cassidy as coach, but a third name ...

The Edmonton Oilers are searching for a new head coach after relieving Kris Knoblauch of his duties. Knoblauch had served as Oilers head coach since November 2023. Coaching instability has ...

The Edmonton Oilers have hired Mike Babcock, extending a streak of five consecutive coaches with names containing slang terms for male anatomy.

The Edmonton Oilers want to hire Mike Babcock as their next head coach, but he'll be investigated by the NHL first.