From @martybiron43 on @DominosCanada That's Hockey - How will Mike Babcock change the Oilers' Stanley Cup hopes? https:/ Via @TSNHockey on X

What happened: He became the franchise’s 19th head coach. [Oilers announcement](https://www.nhl.com/oilers/news/release-oilers-name-mike-babcock-head-coach)

Why it matters: Edmonton's Stanley Cup ambitions put the coaching change under scrutiny heading into 2026-27.

What to watch: Training camp will offer the first opportunity to assess Babcock's approach with Edmonton.

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