Babcock's Oilers Hire Gets the Stamp of Approval From Stars

Mike Babcock's hiring in Edmonton has already passed the most important test - buy-in from Connor McDavid and the Oilers' core players. The fact that the franchise's superstars are all in on the decision suggests the organization believes Babcock is the coach who can finally get them over the hump and back to the Stanley Cup Final. This kind of player endorsement carries weight in a locker room and sets a tone for how the coaching transition will be received.