McDavid, Draisaitl believe Babcock is ‘perfect fit’ as Oilers coach

Edmonton Oilers stars Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have expressed strong support for newly hired head coach Mike Babcock, with McDavid calling him 'the perfect fit.' Babcock, hired on June 23, brings an extensive winning résumé that includes a Stanley Cup championship with the Detroit Red Wings in 2008, two Olympic gold medals with Canada in 2010 and 2014, and ranks 12th in NHL history with 700 wins across 1,301 games over 17 seasons. Both forwards emphasized Babcock's proven experience in high-stakes games as a key reason for their confidence in his appointment.