Oilers Head Coach Mike Babcock (6/23/26)
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What is the significance of Mike Babcock's appointment as head coach?
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How does Mike Babcock reflect on his coaching journey?
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All right. So Stan Bowman, Mike Babcock. and DJ Smith. We're at the podium today. We quickly go into the Oilers Now Audio Vault for direct work wear.
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And Stan Bowman, Oilers General Manager, was asked today, is the risk worth the reward in terms of hiring Mike Babcock?
Well, I wondered the same thing. I had questions about that to Mike when we met, about the fact that he haven't been behind the bench. And... I think the one thing is coaches of Mike's level of experience and accomplishment don't forget how to coach. You know, he's been sometimes perspective away from it is not a bad thing. And I was impressed with his level of detail, how close he's still following the game. I think it helps that his son was working and, you know, he was –
What insights does Mike Babcock share about team dynamics?
serving as a resource to him. So when you asked him about specific things that are going on in the game today, he was right on it. I mean, his perspective and insight in that was incredible. I think it's going to be like riding a bike. I think he's going to be, when that first practice hits in training camp, by the time you get to the regular season, his instincts and his experience is going to lead the way for us.
Now, we are going to play a couple more clips a little bit later on in today's show from Mike Babcock, from the general presser. But following today's press conference, we had our chance to have a conversation with the new head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. Mike Babcock is our Oilers Now headliner, brought to you by Wilhock Beef Jerky. Others can try to imitate, but nobody can duplicate the great flavor of Wilhock Beef Jerky, only available in Leduc. And we got to some specific hockey questions a little bit later on. But here's our sit-down with Mike Babcock. Well, Mike, first of all, here we go. Back in the National Hockey League and you've gone through your first press conference and, you know, they say that life is not a destination, it's a journey.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the significance of Mike Babcock's appointment as head coach?
0:00–1:15
2
How does Mike Babcock reflect on his coaching journey?
1:15–3:07
3
What insights does Mike Babcock share about team dynamics?
3:07–6:50
4
What are Mike Babcock's strategies for improving the Oilers' performance?
6:50–10:08
5
How does Mike Babcock plan to utilize star players like Connor McDavid?
10:08–13:42
6
What challenges does Mike Babcock foresee in his new role?
13:42–16:50
7
How does Mike Babcock view collaboration within the coaching staff?
16:50–19:25
8
What are the immediate goals for the Oilers under Mike Babcock's leadership?
19:25–20:22