Oilers Head Coach Mike Babcock Responds to Mark Messier’s Comments with Praise

Oilers head coach Mike Babcock responds to Mark Messier’s comments with praise

A day after being blasted publicly by Mark Messier, Edmonton’s new coach Mike Babcock had only kind words for the Oilers legend. Babcock told reporters Thursday he has “nothing but respect” for Messier, just one-day after the six-time Stanley Cup winner said he was “horrified” by the Oilers’ off-season hire. “I’m younger than him,” Babcock […]

Mike Babcock responds to Mark Messier saying he was ‘horrified’ Oilers hired him

A day after being eviscerated by the normally non-confrontational Mark Messier, Mike Babcock responded to the Hockey Hall of Famer’s criticism after the Oilers’ training camp skate on Thursday. In ESPN’s 2026 NHL Opening Night media conference call, Messier said he was “horrified” both about the Oilers’ hiring of the disgraced head coach and the

Mike Babcock fires back at Mark Messier for yesterday's comments

The Oilers' coach clears the air with Messier.

'I Have Nothing But Respect For Him': Oilers' Babcock Responds To Messier's Comments

After morning skate on Thursday, Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock briefly shared his thoughts on Mark Messier after the Hall of Famer made comments about the team's decision to hire him behind the bench.

‘Nothing but respect for him’: Oilers’ Babcock reacts to Messier’s comments

Oilers head coach Mike Babcock reacts to Mark Messier’s comments on ESPN, says when I watched him, “hard, two-way, competitive, real leader, I’ve dealt with him two times in my life, he treated us great.”

Messier’s Comments on Oilers' Leadership Group Are Wildly Hypocritical - The Hockey Writers Edmonton Oilers Latest News, Analysis & More

If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. That is what Mark Messier first said on Wednesday when asked about the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to…