Edmonton Oilers

Mike Babcock has been appointed as the new head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. The 63-year-old Canadian takes over a team featuring stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. He replaces Kris Knoblauch who was dismissed in May.

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The NHL has completed its review of Mike Babcock and cleared him to return as a coach in the league. The decision opens the door for the Edmonton Oilers to hire the 63-year-old.

Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson is poised for his Stanley Cup playoff debut against Connor McDavid's Edmonton Oilers. The 21-year-old Swede embraces the underdog role ahead of the first-round series. Carlsson highlighted the excitement of ending an eight-year playoff drought for his team.

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Leo Carlsson will make his Stanley Cup playoff debut when the Anaheim Ducks face the Edmonton Oilers on the night leading into Tuesday. The Swedish forward spoke to reporters during Monday's practice, expressing strong anticipation for the postseason. He described the playoffs as something special due to the atmosphere and intensity.

The Edmonton Oilers traded forward Andrew Mangiapane and a 2027 first-round pick to the Chicago Blackhawks for Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach. This move, part of efforts to adjust the roster before the playoffs, has drawn criticism for including a high draft pick to offload Mangiapane's contract. The 29-year-old signed a two-year, $7.2 million deal with Edmonton in the offseason but recorded only seven goals and 14 points in 52 games.

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Two days after the Edmonton Oilers acquired defenseman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks for a 2028 second-round pick, the 32-year-old veteran arrived in the city, received warm welcomes from stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, practiced with the team and is slated to debut Friday against the Carolina Hurricanes.