McDavid and Draisaitl on the Hook if Babcock Endorsement Blows up on Edmonton Oilers

McDavid and Draisaitl on the hook if Babcock endorsement blows up on Edmonton Oilers

McDavid and Draisaitl are signing their names to this. They have to wear it every bit as much as Daryl Katz, Jeff Jackson and Stan Bowman.

Babcock hiring a massive gamble for Oilers - Daily Faceoff

What does an NHL team do when they’ve seemingly tried everything, but nothing has gotten them the championship they desire? They do the one thing that nobody else is willing to do. In the case of the Edmonton Oilers, that means hiring Mike Babcock as their new head coach. The controversial former head coach of the Anaheim Ducks, Detroit Red Wings, Toronto Maple Leafs, and (very briefly) Columbus Blue Jackets, has been cleared to coach again afte…