Edmonton Journal
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Jun 18, 2026
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'Can't wait for this soap opera': Hockey world reacts to NHL clearing Edmonton Oilers to hire Mike Babcock
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This in from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, news that the NHL has cleared Mike Babcock. Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC NHL is clearing is Mike Babcock to coach the Edmonton Oilers. They are free to hire him…Now that the league has cleared Mike Babcock, word is the Oilers will formally begin the process of hiring him — contract […]
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