Mike Babcock is back in the NHL as the Oilers and four other teams make coaching changes

Breaking NewsReport: Caleb Williams avoids serious hamstring injury, could play Week 3Read moreTRENDINGLatest NFL updatesWeek 2 winners and losersWeek 3 Waiver WireMLB playoff picturePreseason NBA Power RankingsStory byStory byMike Babcock is back in the NHL as the Oilers and four other teams make coaching changesSTEPHEN WHYNOMon, September 21, 2026 at 4:37 PM UTC·5 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesOilers Roll Past Jets 5-2 in Preseason Opener, Babcock Praises Favorite LineEvan Bouchard’s playmaking and Ryan Shea’s sparkling debut ignited Edmonton's offense, while Alex Formenton impressed coach Mike Babcock in a dominant, high-scoring display against Winnipeg.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersIt Has To Be Isaac Howards Time, Right?Most NHL players have to do their time in the minors before the big league comes calling, and Isaac Howard is one of them. He came to the Edmonton Oilers training camp this year after spending last season working on the parts of his game that needed more time in Bakersfield.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersColorado Eagles Coach Jussi Ahokas Earns Praise From NHL Players in The Athletic’s PollIn a recent player poll conducted by The Athletic, Colorado Eagles head coach Jussi Ahokas drew some praise from players […]Colorado Hockey NowAdvertisementAdvertisementFour Bold Predictions For The 2026-27 NHL Season: Barzal To Stars, Hellebuyck To Blackhawks, And MoreThe NHL's 2026-27 season is here, and that means it's time for senior digital correspondent Adam Proteau to share his bold predictions. What blockbuster trades could happen? What coach could be first to be fired?The Hockey NewsTodd McLellan Reveals Plan to Replace KaneTodd McLellan explained why Andrew Copp and Alex DeBrincat are central to the Detroit Red Wings’ plan to replace Patrick Kane.Detroit Sports NationWhich NHL teams could make postseason after missing last season?There was a six-team turnover in the playoff field from 2025 to 2026. Which NHL teams could make the postseason this year after missing last season?USA TODAY SportsMaple Leafs’ Auston Matthews Comes Clean On Sergei Bobrovsky AdditionAs part of the major overhaul of the Toronto Maple Leafs during the offseason, general manager John Chayka switched up their goaltending by not only trading Joseph Woll to the Philadelphia Flyers, but also signing Sergei Bobrovsky from the divisional rival Florida Panthers.Bobrovsky, who was unable to come to terms on a new deal with […] The post Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews Comes Clean On Sergei Bobrovsky Addition appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYInsider Reveals Why Formenton Chose Oilers Over 2 Other Interested TeamsOne thing proved the deciding factor: Alex Formenton chose the Oilers and bypassed guaranteed offers from other NHL teams that were also willing to sign him to an NHL contract.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersPredicting The 2026-27 NHL Individual Award WinnersThe NHL's 2026-27 season is here, and that means it's predicitions time. Senior digital correspondent Adam Proteau is making his pre-season picks – including for the NHL's individual awards. Who will win the Hart Trophy as MVP? Who will win the Vezina and Norris Tropies? Find out in this file.The Hockey NewsMcLellan Positioning Newcomer Arvidsson to Lead Second LineThe Detroit Red Wings didn’t find a lot of positive roster turnover in the offseason, losing key veterans like Patrick […]Detroit Hockey NowPuck Drop Preview: 2026-27 Toronto Maple LeafsLast Word On Hockey‘s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2026-27 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year. We’ll also do our best to project how things will go for each team throughout the campaign. Today, we’re previewing the 2026-27 …Last Word on SportsOilers Blockbuster Trade Pitch Lands Dylan Larkin For Matthew Savoie-Led HaulAn Oilers blockbuster trade pitch lands Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin in exchange for a package headlined by Matthew Savoie. The post Oilers Blockbuster Trade Pitch Lands Dylan Larkin For Matthew Savoie-Led Haul appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYDetroit Red Wings Floated as Patrik Laine Fit Amid Scoring ConcernThe Detroit Red Wings waltz into training camp searching for more offense.An longtime NHL insiders has identified an intriguing, if complicated, option sitting on the open market.The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun raised the possibility on Sept. 19, writing, “I wonder about Laine as a possible fit in Detroit?” I wonder about Patrik Laine as a possible […] The post Detroit Red Wings Floated as Patrik Laine Fit Amid Scoring Concern appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYTodd McLellan Rips Red Wings Veterans After Embarrassing Camp FinaleTodd McLellan sharply criticized Red Wings veterans after Detroit’s final training-camp session, saying the kids out-executed them by a wide margin.Detroit Sports NationWeekly Cupcakes: Sakic commits to remaining Avalanche GMColorado Avalanche News News Around the LeagueSB NationThe Daily: Final Practice Day; McKenna DebutsProfessional hockey returned last night as the NHL’s slate of preseason games began with seven games played last night, including. […]Detroit Hockey NowIs Devils Seldon Keefe On The Hot Seat? Should He Be?The public perception is that he will be the first to go if the Devils struggle, whether that’s a fair assessment or not.The Hockey News - New Jersey DevilsAvalanche Boss Updates Lineup Plans for First Preseason GamesThe Avs are set to host the Utah Mammoth on Sunday to begin the preseason and know who they are going to dress and who they will not.Colorado Avalanche On SINHL rumors: Patrik Laine linked to Red Wings by Pierre LeBrunThe Detroit Red Wings are trying to put together a roster that can take them to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2027. NHL insider Pierre LeBrun thinks that winger Patrik Laine would be a good fit for Detroit. “I wonder about Patrik Laine as a possible fit in Detroit?” LeBrun posted to X, formerly Twitter. Laine is an unrestricted free agent who most […] The post NHL rumors: Patrik Laine linked to Red Wings by Pierre LeBrun appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsNurse Excited for “Fresh Start”, Shares How He’ll Find His Game, Talks Celebrini’s LeadershipNew San Jose Sharks defenseman Darnell Nurse played with Macklin Celebrini and Sam Dickinson at the World Championships this year. […] The post Nurse Excited for “Fresh Start”, Shares How He’ll Find His Game, Talks Celebrini’s Leadership appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now .San Jose Hockey Now