Darryl Sutter Could Be an Option for Edmonton Oilers Coaching Job

Darryl Sutter could be an option for Edmonton Oilers coaching job

The Edmonton Oilers might be hitting a blockade in their pursuit of Mike Babcock. Babcock has emerged as the frontrunner for the Oilers head coaching job, but an NHL investigation into the veteran coach’s controversial past may derail everything. Supposed unknown allegations against Babcock are at the heart of the league investigation, and nobody is certain which way this situation could go. If the league rules in favour of Babcock, he’ll almost…

‘He’s a straight shooter’: Why Darryl Sutter could be right fit in Edmonton

Former NHL GM Doug MacLean joins Kyper and Bourne to discuss why he’s not really liking the Mike Babcock for head coach rumour in Edmonton, whereas he loves Darryl Sutter as the fit, because if for nothing else, he’s a straight shooter.

Just when you thought Mike Babcock was controversial, this name emerges in Edmonton

Just when it seemed the Edmonton Oilers’ coaching search couldn’t get any more surprising, another unexpected name has entered the conversation.For weeks, speculation has centered around controversial veteran coach Mike Babcock and how the NHL is investigating to review his conduct during a controversial 2023 stint with the Columbus Blue Jackets. But according to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, Edmonton may soon have to consider a very different, a…

Darryl Sutter could emerge as candidate for Edmonton Oilers’ head-coaching job with Mike Babcock facing NHL investigation (report)

The latest twist in the Edmonton Oilers‘ coaching search could involve another retired coach with a Stanley Cup pedigree. Earlier this week, the Oilers were consulting the NHLPA before potentially hiring highly controversial bench boss Mike Babcock. However, a revived NHL investigation into Babcock’s conduct at his last job with the Columbus Blue Jackets may have killed that move before it ever truly began. With Babcock now potentially in the re…