Oilers Embrace Babcock's Tough Love

Edmonton Oilers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid are leading the charge for change, embracing Mike Babcock’s intense coaching style as the Oilers rebuild toward championship glory. With accountability at the core, the leadership trio—including Draisaitl, McDavid, and Zach Hyman—actively sought Babcock’s arrival to instill discipline, shift defensive responsibilities, and ease pressure on superstar players. Draisaitl admits he’ll be held to high standards, even willing to take a benching if it means growth. The locker room is united behind this demanding path, believing it’s their best shot at finally…