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Oilers 2025-26 Prospect Review: Asher Barnett shines in freshman season with Michigan
After a great two years with the United States National Team development program, the Edmonton Oilers selected Asher Barnett in the fifth round of the 2025 NHL Draft, and I wrote about how his defensive play stood out to me. Now the Michigan Wolverine has continued to show off his impressive defensive play in his…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | June 11, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
Better Lait Than Never: The Oilers want Mike Babcock, but the NHLPA wants its investigation first
It’s been another wild week around here with the Oilers rollercoaster making another loop, and I’ve got a fresh episode of Better Lait Than Never ready to recap it all. On today’s podcast, I discussed the Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers’ plan to hire Mike Babcock, the NHLPA asking for an investigation, and more. Needless…
NHL Notebook: Will Mitch Marner win the Conn Smythe Trophy over Hurricanes stars?
After the Carolina Hurricanes evened the series against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, the Stanley Cup remains completely up for grabs between the two teams. However, the Conn Smythe Trophy seems to currently be secured by Mitch Marner, regardless of which team wins in the end. There are still cases to be made for…
Friedman: Oilers believed to have interviewed Jim Hiller for coaching position
While Mike Babcock and Bruce Cassidy are dominating the conversation surrounding the Edmonton Oilers‘ head coaching position, there may be another name to add to the fold. When talking about the Babcock situation in the latest episode of 32 Thoughts, Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman mentioned other names the Oilers have considered for the vacant head…
‘It’s right from the top’: Daryl Katz’s fingerprints are all over Oilers’ controversial off-season
The longer and longer the dramatic 2026 off-season continues for the Edmonton Oilers, the more and more clear it’s become that Daryl Katz’s fingerprints are all over this mess. He’s the one who pushed for the Oilers to fire Kris Knoblauch, the one who pushed for Bruce Cassidy before Vegas’ buffoonery, and now, the one…
TSN | Gino and Button on Winnipeg Jets strengths, weaknesses and essential needs
TSN's Director of Scouting Craig Button joined Gino Reda to discuss the NHL club of Winnipeg.
TSN | Button shares his biggest takeaways from the NHL draft combine in Buffalo
Craig joined Gino to wrap things up from Upstate New York.
NHLPA receives ‘significant’ additional claims about Babcock’s tenure with Blue Jackets
The NHL Players’ Association has reportedly received “significant” additional claims about Mike Babcock, not related to asking players to see photos on their phones, that led to his downfall with the Columbus Blue Jackets, insider Frank Seravalli reported Wednesday. The claims, Seravalli added, were presented to the NHL prior to his resignation from his post,…
NHL Scouting Combine – Caleb Malhotra | 2026 Draft
A prospect who could make sense for Winnipeg at No. 8.
The NHL could save the Oilers from themselves
Not so fast, everyone. The Edmonton Oilers might be saved from themselves before they make the most controversial coaching hire since… well, maybe ever, considering the profile of Mike Babcock and how often the word “scumbag” is used to describe him. But as we know, the Oilers resist normalcy the same way P.K. Subban resists…
Do you know your Cup-winning new guys? Take the "Who Didn't He Play For?" quiz
It’s Mitch Marner’s world right now, and we’re all just living in it. Less than a year after a sign-and-trade sent him to Vegas on the eve of free agency, Marner and the Knights are closing in on a championship, and the ex-Leaf is the runaway leader for the Conn Smythe. It’s a cool story. But it might not be as unique as you might think. While Marner's version might be extreme, NHL history is filled with stories of star players who arrive on a new team via trade or free agency and win a C...
A look back at Zach Hyman’s history playing under Mike Babcock
When reports first surfaced that the Edmonton Oilers were expected to hire Mike Babcock as the next head coach, my initial thoughts shifted between “Why?” and “Really?” Sure, Babcock has a history of winning, albeit a long time ago with star-studded teams, but his last playoff win was in 2013, and the last time he…
Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | June 10, 2026
A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.
Oilersnation Radio: Reacting to Mike Babcock becoming the new Oilers head coach
It’s Friday afternoon, which means a fresh episode of Oilersnation Radio is ready to massage your eardrums with an hour of off-season Oilers talk. On today’s podcast, the fellas discussed the Mike Babcock coaching hire, the public’s reaction to the move, line combinations, and more. We kicked off the Tuesday emergency episode of ONR with…
Insiders: NHLPA requests league investigation before Oilers hire Babcock
There is no guarantee Mike Babcock will be the next head coach of the Edmonton Oilers, with insiders on Tuesday night describing the path forward from the NHLPA and NHL. According to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun and Chris Johnston, the NHL Players Association told the Oilers they want a full investigation into the events three years ago…
NHL Notebook: Wild sign McCarron; Puljujarvi loses gold medal
NHL free agency is on the horizon, and we are seeing more and more teams lock up their guys before the phones start ringing. Michael McCarron is the newest of the bunch, as he and the Minnesota Wild have reportedly come to terms on a six-year contract extension that will pay the six-foot-six forward $3.3…
Jonathan Toews’ comeback remains a Masterton-worthy story
The Winnipegger was a finalist for the award, which goes to the player who “best exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.”
McDavid expected to sign seven-year extension with Oilers: Stauffer
With the news of Mike Babcock becoming the Edmonton Oilers’ next head coach all but official, Oilers Now host Bob Stauffer believes Connor McDavid will be an Oiler for a long time to come. As a guest on The Fan 590, Stauffer said he believes McDavid will sign a massive extension to remain with the team. …
NHL Scouting Combine – Ethan Belchetz | 2026 Draft
One more prospect to know before the Jets pick eighth overall.
Why are the Oilers even considering Mike Babcock?
When we are searching for answers, starting a question with who, what, where, why, or how usually helps us find what we are looking for. Three simple letters make up my main question regarding the Edmonton Oilers’ interest in Mike Babcock: Why? Why hire a coach with a history of belittling players — a coach…
Former Jets and Moose dman Kale Clague signs in KHL with Avtomobilist
After another season spent exclusively in the AHL, Clague is headed overseas.
The Oilers are asking for trouble with Mike Babcock
The Edmonton Oilers’ desperation to win a Stanley Cup is clear and obvious. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? Since Connor McDavid called them an average team with high expectations, the organization has made headlines for all the wrong reasons. McDavid and Leon Draisaitl again made comments about the coaching in their…
NHL Scouting Combine – Carson Carels | 2026 Draft
Another name to watch for the Jets at eighth overall and one with Manitoba connections.
NHL Scouting Combine – Viggo Björck | 2026 Draft
Could this be the Jets' pick at No. 8 overall?
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