'This is what we want': Oilers' McDavid all in on Babcock as coach

The Edmonton Oilers have appointed Mike Babcock as their new head coach, with captain Connor McDavid publicly endorsing the hiring. McDavid, along with teammates Leon Draisaitl and Zach Hyman, met with Babcock prior to the announcement and told GM Stan Bowman they wanted a coach who would push them harder. McDavid acknowledged Babcock's reputation for being demanding on players and said he welcomes being held accountable, noting it has been 'a really long time in Edmonton' since that kind of coaching challenge existed.