In a shocking display of candor, a former Detroit Red Wings player and Stanley Cup winner has lashed out at the Edmonton Oilers, calling them "idiots" for their pursuit of Mike Babcock as their next head coach. The comments, which have sparked a heated debate in the hockey world, come as the Oilers continue their search for a new bench boss following the departure of Jay Woodcroft. The Red Wings legend's outburst is seen as a clear indication of the high regard in which he holds Babcock, who led the Red Wings to a Stanley Cup championship in 2008 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches in NHL history.

Red Wings Stanley Cup Winner Calls Oilers Idiots For Wanting Babcock As Coach  Yahoo Sports