@Bob_Stauffer Babcock hasn’t won anything in the NHL since 2008. Olympics don’t count, a monkey could’ve coached those Canada teams. Then the shit he pulled with Marner and then with Columbus, and we want THAT on our team? This such a boneheaded stupid decision.
With essentially a one-year McDavid window, the Oilers hiring a guy who hasn't coached an NHL game in 7 years and got fired from his last job before even stepping behind the bench would legitimately be one of the most insane management decisions of all time
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 required.
@dstaples This is a bunch of bull shit. Legally fine, they’re not criminals. Playing in the NHL is a privilege and the standard should be much higher. The fact you defend this so hard is disgusting on your own character.
I wonder if Rantanen, Pastrnak, Crosby want out after a first round exit, I wonder if Tampa loses, will Kucherov want out? Or is it just an Edmonton thing? #NHL#LazyNarrative
@nielsonTSN1260 Normally I’d want to give Bowman more time but that Jarry trade was such a boneheaded move at the time and looks even worse now. Jackson’s 2 weeks as GM set the franchise back. I’m cleaning house.
This notion that the sky is falling on the Oilers is over the top. Some of you need to relax. Though trolling is part of it.
97 signed a 2yr deal that hasn't even kicked in yet. This team isn't the mess some believe. It's getting older & needs tweaks but there is a lot to like.
If this game gets out of hand, go ahead and remember the officials declining to call a hit from behind on one of the best players in the league.
Player safety? Protect the players? Yeah, right.