Three keys for new Oilers coach Mike Babcock to win in Edmonton

Mike Babcock has been named the new head coach of the Edmonton Oilers, marking his return to NHL coaching after his last full season was with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2018-19. During that season, the Maple Leafs posted strong underlying numbers, including a 55% five-on-five goal share (7th in the NHL) and 46 wins, finishing with 100 points. Babcock is regarded as a defensive-minded 'suppression coach' who emphasizes responsibility and detail, traits analysts see as key to his potential success in Edmonton.