In a shocking move, the Edmonton Oilers have reportedly hired Mike Babcock as their new head coach, marking a significant shift in the team's leadership. As the team looks to revamp its strategy and push for a championship, one player stands out as a potential linchpin: Leon Draisaitl. The talented forward has been a driving force behind the Oilers' success, and his chemistry with his teammates will be crucial in determining the team's success under Babcock's guidance. With Babcock's emphasis on defensive play and system-based hockey, Draisaitl's ability to adapt and thrive in a new system will be closely watched, and his performance could make or break the team's chances of making a deep playoff run.

Why Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl will be key on a Mike Babcock-coached team  The New York Times