Mike Babcock and the Oilers: What Happens Next?

On today's episode of Oilersnation Everyday, Liam Horrobin and Michael Menzies dive into the growing controversy surrounding the Edmonton Oilers' reported interest in Mike Babcock and discuss what could happen if the organization decides to move forward with hiring him. The conversation centres around the possibility of the NHL and NHLPA becoming involved in reviewing the situation, given the circumstances that led to Babcock's resignation from the Columbus Blue Jackets before coaching a game in 2023. Liam and Michael discuss how much scrutiny the Oilers would face and whether a hiring of this magnitude could create distractions for a team focused on winning a Stanley Cup. Both make it clear that they hope the NHLPA would step in and prevent the hiring from happening, arguing that the Oilers should pursue other coaching candidates rather than bringing in a figure who would immediately generate controversy around the organization. With the coaching search continuing and opinions divided across the hockey world, the debate over Mike Babcock's future remains one of the biggest stories surrounding the Oilers this offseason. 🚨 Mike Babcock to Edmonton? 🏒 What happens if the Oilers move forward? 📋 Should the Oilers look elsewhere for a coach? 🎙️ The coaching search debate continues #Oilers #EdmontonOilers #OilersNation #OilersnationEveryday #MikeBabcock #ConnorMcDavid #LeonDraisaitl #NHL #NHLPA #StanBowman #Hockey #NHLNews #HockeyTalk #LetsGoOilers #StanleyCup #OilersOffseason #NHLRumours #EdmontonSports