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Coverage dated September 23, 2026 to September 24, 2026

NHL legend ‘horrified’ Oilers hired ex-Red Wings coach

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Mark Messier shocked Mike Babcock is back behind an NHL bench.

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  1. New York Post

    Mark Messier ‘horrified’ by Oilers hiring of Mike Babcock (opens New York Post)

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    The Oilers’ controversial hiring of Mike Babcock as head coach this offseason sent waves through the NHL. And Hockey Hall of Famer and former Oilers captain Mark Messier, who spent 12 years and won five Stanley Cups with Edmonton, made clear he’s among the critics of the move.

  2. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    NHL legend rips Oilers for coaching hire: ‘Just horrified’ (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    Edmonton Oilers four-time Stanley Cup champion Mark Messier criticized his former team for hiring Mike Babcock as head coach.

  3. MLive

    NHL legend ‘horrified’ Oilers hired ex-Red Wings coach (opens MLive)

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    Mark Messier shocked Mike Babcock is back behind an NHL bench.

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