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Mark Messier "Horrified" by Oilers Hiring Controversial Coach Mike Babcock

Former NHL star and Hall of Famer Mark Messier, who played for the Edmonton Oilers, expressed his dismay, stating he is "horrified" by the team's decision to hire controversial head coach Mike Babcock.

·Sep 23, 2026·via ESPN
Mark Messier "Horrified" by Oilers Hiring Controversial Coach Mike Babcock

Former NHL star Mark Messier, who had a Hall of Fame career with the Edmonton Oilers, said he's "horrified" by the team's hiring of controversial head coach Mike Babcock.

_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/50015655/mark-messier-horrified-oilers-hire-coach-mike-babcock)._

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