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Babcock and Smith: How the Oilers' Hires Connect to Toronto's Complicated Legacy
The Edmonton Oilers' recent hiring decisions have created an unexpected historical thread that ties directly back to the Toronto Maple Leafs organization. These connections reveal something deeper about how the league's power structure works and which executives are trusted to build winning teams. The Oilers are essentially betting on a blueprint that has roots in one of hockey's most scrutinized franchises, and that gamble carries both promise and baggage.
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