Oilers near deal to hire Mike Babcock as head coach
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 12:25 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly close to finalizing a contract for Mike Babcock to become their next head coach. Babcock, 63, is a Stanley Cup winner from 2008 with the Detroit Red Wings and ranks 12th in NHL history for career victories. His hiring would mark a significant move for the Oilers as they look to improve following past seasons. This development comes amidst the Oilers' preparations for the upcoming NHL season.
- •Oilers moving towards hiring Mike Babcock as head coach.
- •Babcock is 12th in NHL career victories.
- •He won a Stanley Cup in 2008 with the Red Wings.
- •This hiring could influence the team's performance next season.
- 1:04 AMESPN — Sources: Oilers close in on deal to hire Babcock
"The Edmonton Oilers are closing in on a contract that would make Mike Babcock, 63, who won a Stanley Cup in 2008 with the Detroit Red Wings and is 12th all-time in NHL career victories, their next head coach, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday.
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