Graham DeLaet

Not much, boys.

How we doing?

You're really painting me into a corner here.

Can I give you a nuanced answer other than just yes or no?

Because I think there's a little more to it.

with an explanation i would say no i would say no i would i would say no but i and noodles i remember having a conversation with you when we were doing the hot zone and you and i both had a coach in mind that was going to ruffle feathers but it would be worth it to talk to those guys my guy was babcock because i said at the time and i still stand by this babs

is one of the smartest, most detailed hockey guys in the world.

So for the Edmonton Oilers, with where they're at right now, why wouldn't you pick up the phone and just say, Babs, you watch a lot of hockey.

Everyone knows he's not like on safari or hunting in the woods.

The guy watches more hockey than anyone with a yellow notepad writing stuff down every time.

So tell us what you think needs to happen here.

I would have that conversation with him.

But as far as managing people, running a bench, operating the day-to-day, making adjustments within games and series, that is not his forte.

But if the four of us sat around a table and watched hockey with him for even 20 minutes, we would all learn something about the game.

So I think it would be worth it to talk to him.

But this is where...

I think if you're the Oilers and Connor McDavid, you've got to be careful what you wish for here.

Because it comes with a lot of baggage.

It comes with a huge ego.

And the Edmonton Oilers are not one Mike Babcock away from winning a Stanley Cup.