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‘Just noise’: Babcock, McDavid deflect Oilers great Mark Messier's rant on coaching hire -
Edmonton Oilers Hall of Famers NEVER speak ill of the current state of the union.
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GDB -3.0: Oilers youth travels to Vancouver (8 PM MT, SN) -
Even with only four pre-season games, you still see game rosters consisting mainly of non-NHL players. Tonight’s Edmonton Oilers roster has four players who will likely start the season in Edmonton. Earlier this week, Carolina Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind’Amour said he’d be okay with cancelling preseason games. “I’d sooner go to 86 games and…
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Oilers respond to Messier’s comments: ‘He’s more than welcome to come here’ -
Mike Babcock turned the other cheek on Thursday. Yesterday, former Edmonton Oilers captain and hockey great Mark Messier said he was “absolutely shocked” by the Babcock hiring, adding that he was “horrified” by the entire hiring process. Babcock did not throw barbs back at “Moose,” instead deciding to shrug off the comments, alluding to the…
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Babcock Has Surprising Response After Messier Rips His Hiring in Edmonton -
When asked if he heard the comments from former Edmonton Oilers legend Mark Messier, the current head coach of the team chuckled as he confirmed he did. Mike Babcock said, “Yeah, they sent it to me yesterday. I just sent it to my family, so…” As Edmonton-based media gathered around Babcock after a Thursday morning […] The post Babcock Has Surprising Response After Messier Rips His Hiring in Edmonton appeared first on HEAVY.
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GAME RECAP: Oilers 2, Jets 1 (OT - Preseason) -
GAME RECAP: Oilers 2, Jets 1 (OT - Preseason)
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RELEASE: Oilers reduce Camp roster by five -
RELEASE: Oilers reduce Camp roster by five
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Three players to watch in tonight’s Oilers vs. Canucks pre-season game -
The second-to-last pre-season tune-up for the Edmonton Oilers is set for tonight as they head west and visit the Vancouver Canucks. For a few players, it might be their last chance to make their mark. Isaac Howard Tonight’s game will be crucial for Howard, who hasn’t impressed in the first two pre-season games. He’s played…
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‘He’s entitled to his opinion’: McDavid on Messier’s Babcock criticism -
Oilers captain Connor McDavid responds to Mark Messier’s criticism of the organization for hiring Mike Babcock as head coach, says he’s one of the greats, and is entitled to his opinion.
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‘Nothing but respect for him’: Oilers’ Babcock reacts to Messier’s comments -
Oilers head coach Mike Babcock reacts to Mark Messier’s comments on ESPN, says when I watched him, “hard, two-way, competitive, real leader, I’ve dealt with him two times in my life, he treated us great.”
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Scenes from morning skate: Cootes, Lekkerimäki, Mancini in spotlight as Canucks face young Oilers lineup -
The Vancouver Canucks (0-2) play their first home preseason game tonight, hosting a young Edmonton Oilers squad (2-0) at Rogers Arena. Opening faceoff is set for 6 pm PT. It’s also the launch of the Canucks’ three-day fan fest to close out the exhibition schedule. Players will walk a blue carpet outside the rink upon…
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RAW | Connor McDavid 09.24.26 -
Connor speaks with the media following the team's skate at the DCA on Thursday
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RAW | Zach Hyman 09.24.26 -
Zach chats with the media following the team's practice on Thursday
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PRE-RAW | Mike Babcock 09.24.26 -
Mike speaks about getting the team prepared for the regular season following the team's skate
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Pre-Game Preview at VAN 09.24.26 -
The Oilers take the preseason schedule on the road once again this evening to face the Canucks. Paige Martin has more as Babcock will ice a heavy AHL roster prior to Saturday's finale.
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‘Think Oilers will shrug it off’: Friedman weighs in on Messier’s comments -
NHL insider Elliotte Friedman joins FAN Hockey Show to give his thoughts on former Oilers great Mark Messier’s comments about the organization’s Mike Babcock hire.
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Why Has No Team Given Adam Fantilli an Offer Sheet #cbj -
"I think around the league, a lot of people don't think [Fantilli] is worth [offer sheeting]" Colby Cohen's on why Adam Fantilli has not received an offer sheet. Presented by bet365 #bet365 #cbj #nhl #morningcuppahockey Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | / thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - Daily Faceoff Toronto | / @dfotoronto 🚨 EDM - Daily Faceoff Edmonton | / @dfoedmonton 🚨 VAN - Daily Faceoff Vancouver | / @dfovancouver 🚨 CGY - Daily Faceoff Calgary | / @fnbarnburner 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | / @dfofantasyandbetting ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us on ⬇️ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff 💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com 🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff 💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.
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You Forgot These NHL Players Changed Teams | Countdown to Hockey -
The NHL season is almost here — and after a busy offseason, it's time for a crash course on some of the fresh faces in new places around the league. There are plenty of players you may have forgotten changed teams, from veteran stars to young players looking for a fresh start. We run through some of the biggest names in new spots, including John Carlson, Ryan Strome, Brendan Gallagher, Matt Zuccarello, Corey Perry, Maverick Bourque, Mason McTavish, Connor McMichael, JJ Peterka, Anders Lee, Viktor Arvidsson, Evan Rodrigues and Jacob Markstrom. We also look at the surprising number of multi-year contracts handed out to traditional bottom-six enforcers this summer, including A.J. Greer, Ross Johnston and Jeffrey Viel. With less than a week until puck drop, this is your quick refresher on some of the NHL's biggest new faces in new places. Subscribe to Daily Faceoff for more Countdown to Hockey videos, NHL news, rumours, analysis and fantasy coverage. 00:00 - NHL Players You Forgot Ch
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Oilers enter Kirill Marchenko trade mix alongside two other Canadian teams -
Kirill Marchenko trade buzz is heating up again, and this time the Edmonton Oilers are reportedly in on the Blue Jackets winger.
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Edmonton Oilers fan favourite will at last take the ice against Vancouver Canucks tonight -
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Messier’s Comments on Oilers’ Leadership Group Are Wildly Hypocritical -
If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. That is what Mark Messier first said on Wednesday when asked about the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to…
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NHL unifies Winnipeg Jets history, merging stats from original and current franchises -
The fractured and winding road that is the Winnipeg Jets record book has been repaved by the NHL — and that means Mark Scheifele has some more chasing to do.
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Messier Not Happy With Oilers Choice Of Babcock -
Edmonton Oilers legend Mark Messier is not too impressed with the team’s decision to hire Mike Babcock as head coach. The post Messier Not Happy With Oilers Choice Of Babcock first appeared on Hockey HotStove.
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NHL Rumors: Fantilli Close, Kucherov to Canadiens, Messier “Horrified” by Oilers -
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Columbus Blue Jackets and Adam Fantilli appear to be making progress toward a new contract, but term remains an issue in negotiations. Meanwhile, the…
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Messier Sounds Off on Babcock & Yaremchuk Responds -
"You don't got to jail for being a dick" Tyler Yaremchuk responds to Mark Messier sounding off on the Edmonton Oilers. Presented by bet365 #bet365 Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | / thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - Daily Faceoff Toronto | / @dfotoronto 🚨 EDM - Daily Faceoff Edmonton | / @dfoedmonton 🚨 VAN - Daily Faceoff Vancouver | / @dfovancouver 🚨 CGY - Daily Faceoff Calgary | / @fnbarnburner 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | / @dfofantasyandbetting ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us on ⬇️ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff 💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com 🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff 💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyfaceoff Daily Faceoff Merch: https://nationgear.ca/collections/
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Capped: Analyzing the Extension for Capitals Forwards Ryan Leonard and Justin Sourdif -
Hello all and welcome back in for what I’m sure has been a very busy week for you and your league! I had my points pool draft on Tuesday (Edmonton, Washington, Utah, Toronto, Chicago), and my live ESPN draft is tomorrow. You guys, we made it!This is the sixth year we’ve had a points pool, [...]
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What We Know Halfway Through Preseason -
We're now at the halfway mark of preseason, so what do we know about the Edmonton Oilers so far?
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Oilers President Jeff Jackson forced to make a statement on Mike Babcock -
The Big Boss finally speaks up.
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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 Babcock. Babcock was hired in 2023 by the Columbus Blue Jackets, but never coached a game after asking to see […] The post Oilers news: Edmonton legend ‘horrified’ by Mike Babcock hiring appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Can Kapanen Cut The Pretzel In Half?? -
Ahead of Oktoberfest starting in Fan Park this weekend, we had Kasperi Kapanen take a stab at cutting a pretzel 🥨
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Oilers at Canucks, PS Game 3 2026-27 -
The Edmonton Oilers will play a “Condors” level roster tonight according to the advance verbal from the team. Devon Levi gets…
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Oilers’ Depth Is Stronger & Takeaways From Preseason Win vs. Jets -
Also, Oilers’ Ike Howard patience, most underrated prospect, and more.
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Oilers Legend Messier ‘Horrified’ by Team’s Decision to Hire Babcock -
Edmonton Oilers legend Mark Messier caused a stir on Wednesday (Sept. 23), saying he was “shocked” and “horrified” by his former team’s controversial decision to bring in Mike Babcock as…
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Is Walman contract the new target of Nurse curse for Edmonton Oilers? -
"I'm excited for the opportunity. There's guys that need to step up and I believe I'm one of them. It's something that I've focused on all summer, I want to bring my best"
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Is Walman contract the new target of Nurse curse for Edmonton Oilers? -
"I'm excited for the opportunity. There's guys that need to step up and I believe I'm one of them. It's something that I've focused on all summer, I want to bring my best"
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Samanski über die NHL: "Was manche Jungs draufhaben, ist unglaublich" -
Gleich in seiner ersten Saison in der Organisation der Edmonton Oilers schaffte es Nationalstürmer Josh Samanski, zu NHL-Einsätzen zu kommen. Nun hofft er auf mehr - am besten auf seiner Lieblingsposition.
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Fans have one big point about Mark Messier’s Babcock criticism -
Everyone's saying the same thing The post Fans have one big point about Mark Messier’s Babcock criticism appeared first on The Hockey Beast.
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Teamcheck: EHC Red Bull München -
Gleich zum Auftakt in die PENNY DEL Saison 2026/27 wartet auf unsere Adler die Neuauflage des letztjährigen Halbfinals gegen den EHC Red Bull München. Die Landeshauptstädter verzichteten nach Saisonende auf einen größeren Umbruch und verstärkten den bestehenden Kern stattdessen gezielt mit reichlich Qualität und Erfahrung. Vor unserem ersten Ligaspiel der neuen Saison werfen wir einen Blick darauf, was sich über den Sommer bei den Bayern getan hat. Weiterhin an der Bande steht Oliver David. Der US-Amerikaner geht in seine zweite Saison als Cheftrainer der Münchner und kann dabei auf einen Großteil seines bisherigen Kaders zurückgreifen. So setzt München auf der Torhüterposition weiterhin auf Mathias Niederberger und Antoine Bibeau. Niederberger zählt seit Jahren zu den stärksten deutschen Torhütern der Liga. Auch Bibeau, ein wichtiger Leistungsträger der vergangenen Spielzeit, bleibt den Red Bulls erhalten. Mit dem 18
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Eye Test vs. Data, Kane on Kantserov, Messier Blasts Oilers, and Other Blackhawks Bullets -
You’re going to get a double dose of goodness from Ben Pope this morning because he wrote two really good pieces. The first of those comes from an interesting back and forth between Ben and Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill after practice on Wednesday afternoon about how the Hawks use analytics. Blashill has made a few comments since taking over behind the Blackhawks’ bench that led some to question if he buys/believes data and uses it to inform decision making. Recently, he said some of the analytics that are available to/used by the public don’t necessarily paint an accurate picture of how well a player defends; he noted their internal analytics graded Alex
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Mark Messier Doesn’t Hold Back on Oilers Hiring Mike Babcock -
The Edmonton Oilers made a meaningful change in leadership over the summer, as they fired head coach Kris Knoblauch and assistant Mark Stuart, and in their place, hired Mike Babcock and DJ Smith.The move was met with considerable skepticism, considering how Babcock’s reputation has come under fire in recent years due to revelations from his […] The post Mark Messier Doesn’t Hold Back on Oilers Hiring Mike Babcock appeared first on HEAVY.
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Oilers bold predictions: Connor Murphy sets three new career-highs -
Connor Murphy played in his first pre-season game against the Winnipeg Jets last night, leading the Edmonton Oilers in ice time with 23:09, while throwing two hits, blocking five shots, and preventing the Jets from getting on the scoresheet while he was on the ice. The rugged blueliner was acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks before…
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It's up to the Oilers to prove their doubters wrong -
It's up to the Oilers to prove their doubters wrong
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Connor McDavid Voted #1 on TSN’s Top 50 for 10th Straight Season -
The accolades continue for Connor McDavid, who was named TSN’s number one player in their Top 50 Player Rankings for the 10th straight season. Gino Reta called McDavid the most…
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Thursday Morning Bag Skate 9-24-26 -
This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS How the Blackhawks used analytics to shape their goalies’ offseason training (Sun-Times) What I’ve learned from Blackhawks camp so far: 10 observations (Athletic) Examining the Blackhawks’ defense: Lessons from futility (SCH) Bowen Byram’s innate confidence will allow him to play his style, handle pressure with Blackhawks (Sun-Times) Jordan Greenway’s defensive acumen makes him sneaky-s
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Dan’s Daily: Messier Rips Babcock; Fantilli Offer; Penguins Big Picture -
While Pittsburgh Hockey Now was projecting the Penguins’ opening lineup and in-season trades and changes, Edmonton Oilers great Mark Messier […] The post Dan’s Daily: Messier Rips Babcock; Fantilli Offer; Penguins Big Picture appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
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All Former Red Wings Prospect Wants Is a Chance -
The post All Former Red Wings Prospect Wants Is a Chance appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now. In camp with the Edmonton Oilers, former Red Wings forward prospect Eduards Tralmaks only wants for one thing - a chance to play in the NHL. The post All Former Red Wings Prospect Wants Is a Chance appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now.
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NHL-asiantuntijalta selvät sävelet Connor McDavidin tilanteesta -
Edmonton Oilersin pitäisi NHL-asiantuntija Tyler Yaremchukin mukaan mieluummin yrittää vielä kerran voittaa Stanley Cup Connor McDavidin kanssa kuin kaupata supertähti pois, vaikka pöydälle tulisi valtava siirtotarjous. Yaremchuk pohti Everyday-podcastissa tilannetta, jossa Kanadan maajoukkuetähti ei haluaisi jatkaa Edmontonissa ja toinen NHL-seura tarjoaisi hänestä jättimäisen paketin. – Sanotaan, että joku seura tarjoaa kolme ensimmäisen kierroksen varausta, kaksi […]
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Oilersin oma legenda näki, kenet seura palkkasi – ”Olen shokissa” -
Edmonton Oilersin seuralegenda Mark Messier arvostelee seuran päätöstä palkat
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NHL-legendalta vuodatus Edmonton Oilersin kohuvalinnasta – ”Olen järkyttynyt” -
NHL-legenda Mark Messier on tyrmistynyt Edmonton Oilersin päätöksestä palkata Mike Babcock uudeksi päävalmentajakseen. Oilers-ikonille vielä suurempi järkytys oli, että pelaajat olivat mukana rekrytointiprosessissa. Babcockin, 63, edellinen pesti Columbus Blue Jacketsissa päättyi potkuihin jo ennen kauden alkua. Kanadalaisvalmentaja oli käyttäytynyt painostavasti pelaajia kohtaan ja pyytänyt muun muassa näyttämään puhelimien valokuvakansiot luonteenlujuuden harjoituksena. Erityisesti nuoret pelaajat vaikuttivat […]
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Preseason Gameday 3: Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning -
The Florida Panthers are on the gulf coast to face the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first of two meetings between the Sunshine State clubs to close out the exhibition slate. Florida is coming off a 3-2 shootout loss on Tuesday to the Carolina Hurricanes. Brady Tkachuk and Aleksander Barkov each had a goal and an assist in the game. Like the Cats, the Lightning are 1-0-1 in the preseason. They nipped Nashville by a count 2-1 at home on Sunday before dropping a 3-2 overtime decision to the Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday. WHEN: 7 p.m. ET WHERE: Benchmark International Arena – Tampa, FL ON THE TUBE: Scripps, The Spot SOCIALS: #TimeToHunt, #GoBolts, #TBLvsFLA, @LitterBoxCats, LBC
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Legendarens ilska: "Helt förfärad" -
Mike Babcock är ny tränare i Edmonton Oilers. Nu rasar klubbikonen och NHL-legendaren Mark Messier över anställningen. – Jag är bara helt förfärad, säger Messier till ESPN. The post Legendarens ilska: "Helt förfärad" appeared first on hockeysverige.se.
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Oilers Icon Blasts Hiring of Former Red Wings Coach -
The post Oilers Icon Blasts Hiring of Former Red Wings Coach appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now. Mark Messier thinks the decision his old team the Edmonton Oilers made to hire controversial former Red Wings coach Mike Babcock is puzzling. The post Oilers Icon Blasts Hiring of Former Red Wings Coach appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now.
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PROSPECT STANDOUTS ft. ANTON JOHANSSON & WESTERN CONFERENCE PREVIEW - Winged Wheel Podcast - Sep. 23 -
This Detroit Red Wings podcast covers the excitement of Detroit's youth in a big preseason performance, & features a timely interview with defense prospect Anton Johansson. Hockeytown news & analysis covers Marco Kasper vs. Sidney Crosby, the roster battles taking shape, and a full Western Conference preview. (00:00) - Intro Brad is down and out, so Ryan and Evan have free reign. (05:50) - Preseason Game Recap The Wings get shut out by Columbus, then bounce back with a 7-4 win featuring Anton Johansson's 4 helpers and Axel Sandin Pellikka's first WWP-certified piss missile of the season. (13:40) - MBN & ASP Shine + Nate Danielson's Third-Line Case 2 more goals from Michael Brandsegg-Nygard and Axel Sandin-Pellikka's confidence. Also, is Danielson's stock is rising? We make the case for letting him sink his claws into an NHL role. (24:50) - Waivers & Injury Update Who's been waived, who cleared, and what the 13th forward battle looks like. Carter Bear is day-to-day with an upper-bod
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Messier “HORRIFIED” By Oilers’ Mike Babcock Hire ft. Greg Wyshynski, Jason Brough, and Mike Halford -
Jeff Marek and Greg Wyshynski are back for another edition of The Sheet, breaking down the biggest stories from around the NHL as the 2026-27 season approaches. The guys lead with Mark Messier’s stunning criticism of the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to hire Mike Babcock, including his concerns over Babcock’s history, the stories he’s heard from former players and the unusual involvement of Edmonton’s leadership group in the hiring process. Jeff and Greg discuss what Messier’s comments mean for Babcock, Connor McDavid and an Oilers organization entering the season under an even brighter spotlight. Then, the guys head to Detroit, where Dylan Larkin’s return to the ice has created another talking point around the Red Wings. Jeff and Greg react to the viral footage of Larkin in battle drills, the conversation around his compete level and effort, and the continued uncertainty surrounding his future in Detroit following his offseason trade request. Plus, Greg dives into his latest ESPN bold p
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Edmontonlegendaren Mark Messier förskräckt över anställningen av Mike Babcock – kritiserar också att spelare fick vara med i processen -
Edmonton Oilers har väckt stor uppmärksamhet genom att anställa Mike Babcock som ny tränare. Oilersikonen Mark Messier är minst sagt förvånad och kritisk till klubbens val.
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Senators Drama & Messier Rips Oilers | Morning Cuppa Hockey -
Jonny Lazarus and former NHL defenceman Colby Cohen are back for another episode of Morning Cuppa Hockey, and Senators owner Michael Andlauer isn't done talking. Jonny and Colby break down his latest comments on Brady Tkachuk's exit to Florida, what it means for a locker room trying to move on, and where things stand on Ottawa's search for a new captain. Plus, Dylan Larkin is back on the ice in Detroit, and the guys get into what his return means for his future with the Red Wings. Later, Tyler Yaremchuk joins the show for a full Edmonton breakdown, starting with Mark Messier's blunt comments on the Mike Babcock hire and rolling right into the biggest questions facing the Oilers with opening night closing in. Don't miss a second of the daily hockey talk! Honest. Unfiltered. The hockey conversation nobody else is having. #NHL #EdmontonOilers #OttawaSenators #DetroitRedWings #MorningCuppaHockey #DailyFaceoff #HockeyTalk #Oilers #Senators #RedWings 🎙️ Subscribe to the Morning Cuppa H
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Mark Messier ‘horrified’ by Oilers hiring of Mike Babcock -
mark messierThe Oilers’ controversial hiring of Mike Babcock as head coach this offseason sent waves through the NHL. And Hockey Hall of Famer and former Oilers captain Mark Messier, who...
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‘I am just horrified about the whole thing’: Mark Messier rips Edmonton Oilers for hiring Mike Babcock -
The Edmonton Oilers are less than a week away from officially starting their first campaign under new head coach Mike Babcock. While the club hired the highly controversial bench boss back in June, the upcoming regular-season opener is forcing the hot-button issue back into the spotlight. After Connor McDavid recently spoke about how he would
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Marjala, Leppänen, and Carfagna force their way into Oilers’ depth conversations -
The battle for roster spots continued Tuesday as the Edmonton Oilers took on the Winnipeg Jets in their second pre-season contest. While this one was billed as an important game for NHL hopefuls like Isaac Howard and Josh Samanski, it was a couple of long shots who stole the show. Viljami Marjala delivered a strong…
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82 New Menu Items At Rogers Place This Season! -
To celebrate ten years of Rogers Place, we've made the biggest menu overhaul, including bringing back fan favourites & Ten Dollar Decade Deal menu items.
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'I am just horrified': Edmonton Hall-of-Fame legend rips Oilers for hiring Babcock and for hiring process -
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Oilers legend Mark Messier releases ‘horrified' statement on Mike Babcock -
Oilers legend Mark Messier didn't hold back on Wednesday, saying he's stunned by Edmonton's decision to bring in Mike Babcock as head coach.
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NHL Legend Blasts the Oilers For Mike Babcock Hiring -
Check out the latest from Nathan Smith on Mike Babcock, covering the NHL's Edmonton Oilers and more at Sportsnaut.
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Mark Messier torches Oilers for controversial Mike Babcock hiring -
As part of their desperate desire to win a Stanley Cup with Connor McDavid, the Edmonton Oilers have made a lot of controversial decisions over the past few years.
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Mark Messier 'Horrified' By Edmonton Oilers' Mike Babcock Hire -
One of the Edmonton Oilers' legendary leaders, Mark Messier, spoke candidly about the team's decision to hire Mike Babcock.
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“I’m horrified”: Mark Messier lashes out at Mike Babcock… and the Oilers -
Ouch. Let’s just say Mark Messier didn’t exactly choose his words carefully when asked about Mike Babcock’s hiring in Edmonton. The former Oilers captain was very clear when asked for his opinion on his former team’s decision… Messier didn’t just say he didn’t like the decision: his main concern is what might happen if things […] The post “I’m horrified”: Mark Messier lashes out at Mike Babcock… and the Oilers appeared first on Dose.ca.
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Oilers notebook: Messier rages against Babcock hire; Frederic remains an enigma -
“I’m absolutely shocked from the stories I’ve heard from very good, reputable character people about the way they were treated,” said Messier
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Messier ‘Horrified’ by Oilers Hiring Babcock as Coach -
Highlights Mark Messier says he’s “absolutely shocked” and “horrified” the Oilers hired Mike Babcock The Oilers legend says the bigger issue is Edmonton’s leadership meeting with Babcock before the hire Read below for Messier’s full comments from Wednesday’s ESPN media call Mark Messier isn’t holding back on the Oilers hiring Mike Babcock. The Hall of […] The post Messier ‘Horrified’ by Oilers Hiring Babcock as Coach appeared first on Gino Hard.
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Edmonton Oilers second best prospect d-man outplayed in camp, demoted to Bakersfield -
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Jay Rosehill’s bold prediction about the Oilers season -
Fans will not want to hear this The post Jay Rosehill’s bold prediction about the Oilers season appeared first on The Hockey Beast.
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Seven players with WHL experience crack TSN’s September list for 2027 NHL Draft -
Calgary, Alta. — 2026 WHL Champion Landon DuPont has topped TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button's September rankings as 2027 NHL Draft chatter starts kicking up. DuPont, the WHL's first exceptional-status defenceman, is one of seven skaters with Western Hockey League experience to crack Button's top 32. The smooth-skating defender posted 23 points (5G-18A) and a +20 rating in 18 playoff matches to help Everett hoist the Ed Chynoweth Cup for the first time in franchise history in May of 2026. Since being selected first overall in the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft, he's amassed 133 points (35G-98A) in 127 regular-season matches. https://twitter.com/TheWHL/status/2086154972979192266 He's snagged WHL and CHL Rookie of the Year honours, earned a spot on the 2025-26 WHL Western Conference First All-Star Team, and captained Canada to a gold medal at the 2026 Hlinka Gretzky Cup — alo
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Mark Messier ‘horrified’ by Oilers hiring of Mike Babcock -
The Oilers’ controversial hiring of Mike Babcock as head coach this offseason sent waves through the NHL. And Hockey Hall of Famer and former Oilers captain Mark Messier, who spent 12 years and won five Stanley Cups with Edmonton, made clear he’s among the critics of the move. On ESPN’s NHL opening night media call,...
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‘I am just horrified’: Mark Messier questions players role in Oilers’ Babcock hire -
Mark Messier is not too impressed with the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to hire Mike Babcock as head coach, saying the organization’s handling of the process was “something that I’ve never heard of before.” The team’s former captain from 1988-91 specifically took issue with Oilers players conducting interviews with Babcock. “I am absolutely shocked they hired…
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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.
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Oilers make five roster cuts as training camp battles heat up -
The Oilers assigned Beau Akey and Brady Stonehouse to Bakersfield and released three tryout players as training camp cuts continue in Edmonton.
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Why You Shouldn't Take Preseason Too Seriously -
Isaac Howard played more than 17 minutes for the Edmonton Oilers against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night and finished the night with no shots in a 2-1 overtime win.
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‘I am just horrified about the whole thing’: Mark Messier comments on Oilers’ hiring of Mike Babcock -
Edmonton hired Mike Babcock to be their head coach in June.
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Mark Messier absolutely destroys Mike Babcock in brutal ESPN rant! -
The Oilers legend didn't hold back when asked about Edmonton's coaching choice.
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Episode 58: Almost There | Tri-State Hockey Podcast -
Episode 58 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast is here as Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple and Mike Rupp break down the latest from New York Rangers, New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils training camps and preseason action. The guys start with Semyon Varlamov’s emotional return to the Islanders crease after 662 days away and what a healthy Varlamov could mean behind Ilya Sorokin this season. Then, the conversation shifts to the Devils and their fascinating approach to goaltending, including Jake Allen, Nico Daws, the decision to move on from Jacob Markstrom and whether New Jersey should be willing to spend significant assets on a goalie like Connor Hellebuyck. Plus, Anton Silayev continues to make noise at Devils camp, Albert Schmitz makes his case for the Rangers, Pavel Dorofeyev’s shot gives New York another dangerous weapon, and the Islanders’ power play looks different with Matthew Schaefer running the show. The guys also discuss Scott Mayfield, Mathew Barzal, Brayden Schenn, Braden Sc
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Oilers assign Beau Akey, four players to Condors -
The Edmonton Oilers roster trimming continued on Wednesday afternoon. After their second preseason game in Winnipeg, a 2-1 overtime win for Edmonton, the team announced that five players will head to the Bakersfield Condors. The team loaned defenceman Beau Akey and forward Brady Stonehouse back to the Condors. Meanwhile, three players have been released from…
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Mike Babcock otti Edmontonin ohjat – tavoitteena Stanley Cup McDavidin sopimuksen aikana -
NHL:n Stanley Cup -finaaleissa kahdesti 2020-luvulla esiintyneelle Edmonton Oilersille viime kausi oli vaikea. Kauden jälkeen päävalmentaja Kris Knoblauch sai lähteä ja uudeksi käskyriksi palkattiin kokenut Mike Babcock. Kesällä GM Stan Bowman teki siirtoja, mutta hyvin rajallisesti. Nihkeän palkkakattotilanteen takia joukkuetta ei merkittävästi pystynyt muuttamaan. Alkavalla kaudella Oilersilta vähimmäismäärä on odottaa 41 voittoa sekä 93 pistettä. […]
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The Unexpected Way Babcock Is Helping McDavid’s Contract Drama -
TThe Edmonton Oilers’ decision to hire Mike Babcock as head coach may have been about more than just finding someone who knows how to push the right buttons. These days, that’s the dominant narrative in Edmonton — Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and others in the leadership group have been vocal in praising the polarizing bench […] The post The Unexpected Way Babcock Is Helping McDavid’s Contract Drama appeared first on HEAVY.
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Is NHL Travel Really That Bad? Jay Rosehill Weighs In -
“It’s a pretty pampered life.” Jay Rosehill explains why he thinks the impact of travel on NHL players is often overstated. Presented by Coca Cola Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | / thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - Daily Faceoff Toronto | / @dfotoronto 🚨 EDM - Daily Faceoff Edmonton | / @dfoedmonton 🚨 VAN - Daily Faceoff Vancouver | / @dfovancouver 🚨 CGY - Daily Faceoff Calgary | / @fnbarnburner 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | / @dfofantasyandbetting ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us on ⬇️ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff 💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com 🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff 💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dailyfaceoff Daily Faceoff Merch: https://nationgear.ca/collections/da
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Why Aren’t NHL Goalies Getting PAID? -
Are NHL goalies missing out on the league’s financial windfall? 💰 Jeff Marek, Tyler Yaremchuk, and Jay Rosehill discuss why teams may be hesitant to hand out big-money deals to goaltenders. Presented by Coca Cola Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | / thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - Daily Faceoff Toronto | / @dfotoronto 🚨 EDM - Daily Faceoff Edmonton | / @dfoedmonton 🚨 VAN - Daily Faceoff Vancouver | / @dfovancouver 🚨 CGY - Daily Faceoff Calgary | / @fnbarnburner 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | / @dfofantasyandbetting ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us on ⬇️ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff 💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com 🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff 💻 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daily
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Early impressions from Mike Babcock’s first week behind the Oilers’ bench -
The Edmonton Oilers took a chance hiring Mike Babcock. A lot has been said this summer about Edmonton’s controversial choice for their head coach. Now we’ve seen Babcock in action through a week of training camp and two pre-season wins over the Winnipeg Jets. Words that come to mind to describe the 63-year-old are: blunt,…
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Oilers goalie Devon Levi looks to Hall-of-Famer Grant Fuhr for inspiration -
Grant Fuhr laughed as he talked of Devon Levi wearing a remake of his Edmonton Oilers mask from Fuhr’s early NHL days when he shared the crease with Andy Moog.
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Mike Babcock has already made an impact on the Oilers during preseason -
Edmonton has won both of their preseason games so far.
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Why cutting Connor McDavid’s ice time won’t fix the Oilers’ depth scoring -
From the moment he was hired, Mike Babcock and the leaders of the Edmonton Oilers have talked about making everyone feel important. It makes sense, but we shouldn’t pretend this hasn’t happened in the past. I disagree with the notion that a few more shifts will guarantee better production from the bottom eight forwards, and…
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Edmonton Oilers' expectations under Mike Babcock -
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Mike Babcock palasi NHL:ään kohujen jälkeen – Oilers-pomo hämmästyi heti -
Edmonton Oilersin jääkiekkotoimintojen toimitusjohtaja Jeff Jackson on ollut vaikuttunut uuden päävalmentajan Mike Babcockin aloituksesta. Jacksonin mukaan valmennusryhmän energia on ollut harjoitusleirin alusta lähtien korkealla. – Olen ollut todella vaikuttunut Mikesta, D.J. Smithistä ja koko valmennusryhmästä. He ovat erittäin energisiä. Babcockin palkkaaminen oli yksi NHL:n offseasonin puhutuimmista valmentajaratkaisuista. Hän palasi NHL päävalmentajaksi ensimmäistä kertaa sitten vuoden […]
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Babcock's Impact, Tkachuk & the New Look Leafs w/Nick Alberga | Daily Faceoff Live -
The NHL season is almost here, and there are already plenty of major storylines to discuss. On today's Daily Faceoff Live, we look at Mike Babcock's impact on the Edmonton Oilers during training camp, including his approach to accountability with veterans like Leon Draisaitl and his patience with some of Edmonton's younger players. We also discuss Brady Tkachuk's departure from Ottawa after Senators owner Michael Andlauer made his first public comments about the trade, including his comments about Tkachuk's family and the decision to ultimately play with his brother in Florida. Plus, we discuss the NHL's expansion talks, our early impressions of Jim Hiller, the biggest concerns surrounding his roster and whether the Morgan Rielly situation could become awkward. Subscribe to Daily Faceoff for the latest NHL news, rumours, analysis and insider coverage. #NHL #Hockey #DailyFaceoff #DailyFaceoffLive #NHLNews #NHLRumors #EdmontonOilers #MikeBabcock #LeonDraisaitl #BradyTkachuk #OttawaS
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Hickory Wind -
One of my all-time favourite songs is called Hickory Wind. Written by Gram Parsons and Bob Buchanan, it was included in…
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ICYMI - NHL Rumours for Sept. 22: Rangers Trades, Nikishin’s Agent Mad, Oilers Hiding McDavid Story? -
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New York Rangers & a roster shakeup, the San Jose Sharks & Connor Hellebuyck, the Edmonton Oilers & Mike Babcock, the Carolina Hurricanes & Alexander Nikishin
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Mike Babcock’s Line Experiments Could Change Everything for the Oilers -
Mike Babcock has spent the opening days of Edmonton Oilers training camp testing a familiar question: Should Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl play together, or should each drive his own…
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Oilers’ Depth Is Stronger to Start This Season Versus Last -
It’s still early, but it’s also fun to look at the teams on paper and make predictions and get excited. The Edmonton Oilers are a team that came out hot…
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3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 2-1 Preseason Win Against Jets -
Viljami Marjala scored 1:26 into overtime to lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 2-1 victory over the host Winnipeg Jets in NHL preseason action at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday…
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Analyst Suggests Oilers Hired Babcock to Distract Fans From McDavid, Draisaitl -
The Edmonton Oilers hiring Mike Babcock seemingly came out of nowhere this offseason, and it shocked many fans around the league. There was speculation they could look at bringing in…
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The Day After 2.0: Marjala and Leppänen shine as farmhands lead Oilers to OT win -
There were stretches without many chances, some lagging veterans at pre-season speed, and terrific minor-leaguers who left a good impression in the Edmonton Oilers’ second exhibition game. Viljami Marjala snapped the puck over the shoulder of Dominic Divincentiis to give the Oilers a 2-1 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. Earlier in…
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Oilers’ Babcock Willing to Be Patient With Ike Howard -
Edmonton Oilers fans are hoping they can finally make a deep playoff run and win their first Stanley Cup since 1990 with new head coach Mike Babcock behind the bench,…
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Wednesday Morning Bag Skate 9-23-26 -
This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Examining the Blackhawks’ defense: Lessons from futility (SCH) Bowen Byram’s innate confidence will allow him to play his style, handle pressure with Blackhawks (Sun-Times) Jordan Greenway’s defensive acumen makes him sneaky-smart addition for Blackhawks (Sun-Times) RECAPS: Blackhawks 4, Wild 3 (SCH) (
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Wednesday Caterwaul: Panthers drop shootout decision to Carolina -
The Florida Panthers dropped a 3-2 shootout decision to the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC last night. Brady Tkachuk opened the scoring at 4:31 of the firsr period by smacking a feed from Sam Reinhart by Brandon Bussi from the left circle. Aleksander Barkov drew the secondary assist on Tkachuk’s third of the preseason. Bradly Nadeau quickly countered for the Hurricanes, flipping the rebound of former Panther Mike Reilly’s soft shot from the left point past Jacob Markstrom to tie the tilt. Barkov would restore Florida’s lead eighteen seconds later when he took a pass from Brady Tkachuk and beat Bussi with a low wrister for his second goal in as many games. The second assist on the goal went to Seth Jones. Unfortunately, that would be it offensively for the Cats for the rest of the night and Carolina would even it up again when Justin Robidas solved Akira Schmid with an over the shoulder shot at the 11:25
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