Babcock Probe Clouds Oilers’ Coaching Search

The Oilers’ coaching search already has enough pressure on it without another grenade rolling into the room. A request to investigate Mike Babcock has added a fresh layer of awkwardness, and in this league, awkward usually means slow-moving decisions and a lot of whispered phone calls. Edmonton is trying to sort out its next move with the usual offseason clock ticking, and every name in the mix now comes with a little more baggage than anyone wanted.