Babcock Has McDavid’s Oilers Backing Despite the Old Noise

Mike Babcock is still a lightning rod, but the Oilers’ leadership group is standing behind him with what the report calls “full-throated support.” That matters in a room built around Connor McDavid, where every whisper tends to echo louder than the coach’s whiteboard. The controversy trail behind Babcock is not exactly a footnote, which is why this backing from Edmonton’s core carries extra weight.