Andersen Returns to Babcock's Coaching | Edmonton News

Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

The Oilers just pulled off a savvy move by signing Stanley Cup-winning goalie Frederik Andersen to a one-year, $2.8M deal — and it’s all thanks to a familiar face: head coach Mike Babcock. Their history together in Toronto, where Babcock helped Andersen overcome early mental hurdles with unconventional advice (yes, even suggesting Suits for stress relief), proved pivotal. Now reunited in Edmonton, Andersen’s playoff brilliance last season gives the Oilers hope this coaching connection can reignite his form — a low-risk, high-reward gamble that could pay off big in the postseason. Listen in…