Edmonton Oilers hire Mike Babcock as head coach (opens original article in a new tab)

Edmonton Oilers have hired Mike Babcock as their new head coach following an NHL investigation that cleared him to take the role. Babcock, who previously coached in the NHL and led the Red Wings to a Stanley Cup, replaces Kris Knoblauch, who was fired after the team's first-round loss to Anaheim this season.

• Edmonton Oilers hire Mike Babcock as head coach after NHL investigation cleared him to take the role
• Babcock previously coached in NHL for 16 seasons and led Red Wings to Stanley Cup in 2007-08
• Babcock signed two-year, US$8 million contract with Columbus Blue Jackets in 2023 but resigned before training camp
• Babcock replaces Kris Knoblauch, who was fired after Oilers' first-round loss to Anaheim this season