Oilers hire Mike Babcock, inviting disaster at a pivotal moment in franchise history

The Edmonton Oilers have hired Mike Babcock as their new head coach, a controversial decision described as a major risk for the franchise. Babcock, a veteran NHL coach, returns to coaching despite controversy surrounding his past tenure with other teams. The hire comes at what CBS Sports characterizes as a pivotal and critical crossroads moment in the Oilers' franchise history.