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Oilers Add D.J. Smith to Mike Babcock’s Coaching Staff

The Edmonton Oilers officially rounded out Mike Babcock’s coaching staff on Tuesday, announcing that D.J. Smith has been hired as an associate coach. Smith reunites with Babcock after previously serving under him with the Toronto Maple Leafs beginning in 2015.

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Oilers hire D.J. Smith as associate coach on Babcock’s coaching staff

The Edmonton Oilers coaching staff is taking shape, not long after the team officially named Mike Babcock as the 19th head coach in franchise history Tuesday morning.

Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / June 23

Oilers Name Mike Babcock as 19th Head Coach in Franchise History

The Edmonton Oilers officially announced on Tuesday that Mike Babcock has been named the 19th head coach in franchise history, bringing one of the most accomplished resumes in hockey to Edmonton.

Mike Babcock News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 23

Oilers Name Mike Babcock As Head Coach

According to a team announcement, Mike Babcock has been named as the Oilers’ 19th head coach in team history. Babcock, 63, has a 700-418-183 regular-season coaching record over 17 NHL seasons and 1,301 games.

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 23

Oilers hire Mike Babcock as head coach

It has officially happened. On Tuesday, the Edmonton Oilers announced that Mike Babcock has been named the 19th head coach in franchise history. It comes after a tumultuous few weeks, where many criticized the Oilers for even considering the Stanley Cup champion to step back behind the bench.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Mike Babcock News / Oilersnation / June 23

Oilers hire Mike Babcock as head coach

The Edmonton Oilers have hired Mike Babcock as the 19th head coach in franchise history, the team announced Tuesday. The 63-year-old has been out of the

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 23

Edmonton Oilers rumour roundup: Who will stay and who will go?

The NHL offseason is officially in full swing. With big trades and major re-signings, the league will see a busy next couple weeks or so. Let’s get into the latest in this week’s rumour roundup for the Edmonton Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 23

Oilers News & Rumours: Murphy & Dickinson Extended, Babcock Hiring, Kapanen Leaving?

The Edmonton Oilers have a lot of things going on right now. From extending key pending free agents, to finding a new head coach, to trying to improve their roster on the trade market, they have a lot of work to do between now and the beginning of the 2026-27 season.

NHL News / Oilersnation / June 23

Oilers free agent targets: Is Sergei Bobrovsky the answer to Edmonton’s goaltending question?

On Sunday, the Florida Panthers made the biggest move of the offseason so far. They traded Mackie Samoskevich to the Seattle Kraken for the 25th overall pick in this year’s draft, as well as a conditional second in next year’s draft.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 23

Oilers Offseason Trade Bait: Who’s Available & Who’s Untouchable?

The trade market is heating up in the NHL as the new league year is just over a week away. The Edmonton Oilers could be among the teams that are active in moving players this summer, but the question of who might be moving remains to be seen.

Connor McDavid News / The Hockey Writers / June 23

McDavid’s Loyalty to the Oilers Is Becoming More Admirable By the Day

It’s hard to believe, but Connor McDavid has already played 11 NHL seasons. It was nearly 11 years ago that the Edmonton Oilers took to the podium back in 2015 to announce that they were selecting what is now the game’s best player with the first-overall selection.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / June 23

Sick Puck Links: Carey Price Part of 2026 Hall of Fame Class; Connor Murphy Re-Signs With Oilers

Welcome to ‘Sick Puck Links’ here at SickPodcasts.com. From Monday to Friday mornings, we will link not just our content from the previous days but also the hottest news around the NHL. Here are morning headlines with the latest and hottest news and NHL trade rumours from around the hockey world!

Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / June 22

Oilers Set to Hold Press Conference Tomorrow for Mike Babcock Announcement

The Edmonton Oilers appear to be closing in on naming their next head coach, with multiple insiders indicating an announcement could come as early as tomorrow.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 22

Condors extend Colin Chaulk, entire coaching staff

The Bakersfield Condors went with the Chaulk pick. The Edmonton Oilers’ AHL affiliate announced several contract extensions for the coaching staff, including head coach Colin Chaulk, who will return on a multi-year deal.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 22

Babcock hiring ‘exciting possibility’ for Oilers’ Jason Dickinson

Two returning Edmonton Oilers don’t have concerns about Mike Babcock – in fact, quite the opposite for Jason Dickinson. Both he and Connor Murphy had a joint media availability Monday after signing five-year contracts with the Oilers.

Connor Murphy News / The Hockey Writers / June 22

Grading Oilers’ 5-Year Extension for Connor Murphy

The Edmonton Oilers recently completed another piece of business, extending defender Connor Murphy on a new five-year deal worth $4.1 million annually.

Mike Babcock News / NHL Trade Talk / June 22

Oilers Newest Signings Talk About Extensions, Playing Under Babcock

Both Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson are bothered in the least by the fact that they might have signed up to play the next several seasons on an Edmonton Oilers team that could be coached by one of the most polarizing coaches in the NHL.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 22

What’s next for Oilers after Dickinson, Murphy extensions?

The Edmonton Oilers began their offseason over the weekend, locking up two of their pending unrestricted free agents in center Jason Dickinson and defenseman Connor Murphy.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 22

Dickinson, Murphy, Babcock, and free agency plans

Stan Bowman recognized the Edmonton Oilers needed more defensive-minded players last season when he acquired Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson at the deadline.

Mike Babcock News / Oilersnation / June 22

Babcock talked to Oilers leaders ‘very bluntly’ about not winning

The conversation between the three Edmonton Oilers leaders and Mike Babcock was a very blunt one, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The expectation is that the Oilers will officially hire Babcock any time now, once the NHL’s investigation into the Columbus situation three years ago is over.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / June 22

Oilers reward veteran player with familiar name with long-term deal

A player named Connor has agreed to a new longterm to stay with the Edmonton Oilers, but it's not the one fans are hoping they eventually see news about.

Panthers acquiring Brady Tkachuk from Senators in blockbuster

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Mammoth sign coach Andre Tourigny to new contract

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 22

Like Dickinson, Murphy’s new deal with Oilers carries five years of movement clauses

Death, taxes, and the Edmonton Oilers handing out movement clauses to their players. Edmonton’s trend of doling out versions of no-movement, no-trade clauses continued Monday when they signed defenceman Connor Murphy to a five-year contract extension.

Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / June 21

Forgotten Oilers: Remembering the Petr Klíma Days in Edmonton

When you think about the great goal scorers in Edmonton Oilers history, the conversation usually starts and ends with Wayne Gretzky, Jari Kurri, Glenn Anderson, and, more recently, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.

Jason Dickinson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 21

Oilers Sign Jason Dickinson To Five-Year Extension

The Oilers announced Sunday that center Jason Dickinson has signed a five-year, $20MM extension with a $4MM cap hit. Mark Spector of Sportsnet had reported

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 21

The Edmonton Oilers’ 2026 NHL Draft Guide: Everything you need to know

Once again, the Edmonton Oilers are sitting out of the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft. This particular first-round pick is in the hands of the Buffalo Sabres by way of the San Jose Sharks, where it was dealt in exchange for Jake Walman at the 2025 Trade Deadline.