Babcock’s Oilers Build Structure, Accountability Amid Offensive Trade-Offs
Mike Babcock has reshaped the Oilers around accountability, defensive structure and a more physical dump-and-chase approach, with players held to the same standards through practices and lineup decisions. The early changes have helped Edmonton limit rush chances, grind out offense and make a strong start, though the approach’s longer-term results remain to be seen.
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About Mike Babcock
Michael Babcock Jr. is a Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player who is the head coach for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He spent parts of 18 seasons as a head coach in the NHL, beginning when he was named head coach of the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, whom he led to the 2003 Stanley Cup Final. In 2005, Babcock signed with the Detroit Red Wings, winning the Stanley Cup with them in 2008, and helping them to the Stanley Cup playoffs every year during his tenure and setting a record for most wins in Red Wings history. In 2015, he left Detroit to coach the Toronto Maple Leafs, a position he held until he was fired in 2019. During his coaching tenure from 1991 to 2019, Babcock's teams missed the postseason only four times.
Everything about Mike Babcock →- Occupation
- ice hockey player, ice hockey coach
- Citizenship
- Canada
- Born
- April 29, 1963