Mike Babcock
CanadacoachMaleb. 19634.5Global Dominance: 0.01%Mike Babcock is a highly regarded hockey coach with a storied career in the NHL, known for his leadership and tactical acumen. He has coached several teams, including the Detroit Red Wings and the Toronto Maple Leafs, and has led his teams to significant playoff success, including a Stanley Cup championship with Detroit. Babcock's coaching tree includes many successful coaches, including Jim Hiller, who worked under him during their time with the Red Wings.
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Mike Babcock is the new coach of the Oilers after leaving the league following an outcry over his controversial methods.
Exodus of American stars puts Canada’s hockey credentials to the testCanada· 2026-09-26
Mike Babcock is set to coach an NHL game for the first time in seven years.
NHL 2026-27 season preview: What to know before the puck dropsCanada· 2026-09-26
Mike Babcock is the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers, whose hiring has sparked criticism from fans.
Oilers open training camp mired in controversy around Formenton signing, Babcock hireCanada· 2026-09-17
McDavid vouched for the Oilers' hiring of coach Babcock, who was let go by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2019.
With Babcock and Formenton on board, the Oilers – with McDavid’s approval – are the NHL’s villainsCanada· 2026-09-11New Oilers head coach Mike Babcock briefly worked with Merzlikins in Columbus.
NHL Trade Rumors: Oilers linked to Blue Jackets goalie who is set to leave Columbus this summer | NHL News
India· 2026-06-30
Mike Babcock is mentioned in relation to Kyle Dubas's discussion about the Penguins' future.
NHL trade rumor: Kyle Dubas sparks Penguins trade speculation with podcast comments | NHL NewsIndia· 2025-08-23
It’s the same story the Leafs told Mike Babcock when he’d already won everything there was to win.
If the Leafs want a DNA change, they should be thinking about Connor McDavidCanada· 2025-07-01
Shanahan hired head coach Mike Babcock in 2015.
Shanahan out as Maple Leafs president after more post-season miseryCanada· 2025-05-22
Mike Babcock was the head coach for the Red Wings during the time Jim Hiller was an assistant coach.
Los Angeles Kings hire former Red Wings, Oilers exec Ken Holland to be their general managerCanada· 2025-05-15
