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Mike Babcock and a First-Round Exit Don't Appear to Spook Key Edmonton Oilers Free Agents

Connor McDavid and the Oilers leadership group have backed the veteran coach after in-person meetings, while Jason Dickinson and Connor Murphy praised the team’s maturity.

Summary by Edmonton Journal
They weren’t scared off, and that’s a good sign for the Edmonton Oilers moving forward.
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Mike Babcock and a first-round exit don't appear to spook key Edmonton Oilers free agents

They weren’t scared off, and that’s a good sign for the Edmonton Oilers moving forward.

·Edmonton, Canada
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Daily HiveDaily Hive
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Oilers players share first thoughts on Babcock-to-Edmonton rumours

The Edmonton Oilers appear to be on the precipice of hiring Mike Babcock as the team's next head coach, but how do the players feel?

·Canada
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SportsnetSportsnet

'100 per cent all in': Oilers' Babcock says he has players' full support

·Canada
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Daily Hive broke the news in Canada on Monday, June 22, 2026.
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