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Oilers Reportedly Nearing Deal to Hire Mike Babcock as Head Coach

Multiple sources indicate the Edmonton Oilers are finalizing a contract to name Mike Babcock, 63, their new head coach. Babcock, who led the Detroit Red Wings to a Stanley Cup in 2008, ranks 12th in NHL career coaching victories.

·Jun 9, 2026·via ESPN
Oilers Reportedly Nearing Deal to Hire Mike Babcock as Head Coach

The Edmonton Oilers are closing in on a contract that would make Mike Babcock, 63, who won a Stanley Cup in 2008 with the Detroit Red Wings and is 12th all-time in NHL career victories, their next head coach, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN on Monday.

_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/49004194/edmonton-oilers-nearing-deal-mike-babcock-sources-say)._

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