Canucks fans are rejoicing, Flames fans can’t believe it’s happening, and Oilers fans are ready to declare a state of emergency over the Edmonton Oilers’ consideration of Mike Babcock as its next head coach.

Babcock was first mentioned as an option for the job in late May and now, a few weeks later, news began to spill. NHL insiders like Darren Dreger and Elliotte Friedman posted the information online, and NHL media and fans reacted instantly on social media to the relationship beginning to form between Babcock and the Oilers.

Sorry, but winning the Cup in 2008 isn’t enough of a reason to hire Babcock. Even if you overlook his actions towards some of his players, his record of no playoff series win since 2013 further illustrates why it would be a horrible decision for the Oilers. – Jason Gregor via X

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Put other issues aside for moment... Mike Babcock hasn't made the finals in 17 years and hasn't been in the 2nd round of the playoffs in 13 years. My daughter wasn't alive the last time he had a team in the........

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