Ryan Whitney says Oilers are ‘ready’ to finally win Stanley Cup

Former NHL player Ryan Whitney has expressed confidence that the Edmonton Oilers are ready to win the Stanley Cup, backing new head coach Mike Babcock to lead the team to glory. The Oilers, who reached consecutive Stanley Cup Finals before a disappointing first-round exit against the Anaheim Ducks last season, replaced coach Kris Knoblauch with Babcock during the offseason. Whitney referenced a team gathering at captain Connor McDavid's ranch attended by key players including Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard as a sign of the team's cohesion heading into the new season.