Edmonton Oilers Captain Connor McDavid and star forward Leon Draisaitl have expressed unwavering support for Mike Babcock as the team's next head coach, calling him the "perfect fit" for the role. Their endorsement comes as the Oilers continue to search for a replacement for Jay Woodcroft, who parted ways with the team earlier this summer. With McDavid and Draisaitl being two of the most influential players in the NHL, their backing of Babcock is a significant vote of confidence in his ability to lead the team to success. As the Oilers look to build on their recent playoff appearances, the appointment of Babcock could be a crucial factor in determining their chances of making a deep postseason run.

Connor McDavid believes Mike Babcock is “the perfect fit” to coach the Edmonton Oilers. Such is the confidence the Oilers captain and teammate Leon Draisaitl have that any lingering questions there ...