'A whole different thing': Veteran of Babcock's Detroit years likes coach's chances in Edmonton

August 17, 2026 at 3:15 PM ET|Comments (0)

from the Edmonton Journal,

This in from long-time NHL d-man Brendan Smith, his careful praise for new Edmonton Oilers coach Mike Babcock. ... Smith recalled how his learning of the game started with Babcock. “You learn a lot, but it can be really challenging and demanding. Babcock taught me a ton and now he’s back in the league, which that’s a whole different thing.” ...

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