Brooke Forrester @ActuallyOilers

You can respect Babcock’s résumé. Stanley Cup. Olympic gold. Hundreds of wins. But hockey has changed. Leadership isn’t about fear anymore. The Oilers need a coach players want to play for, not one they have to recover from. #LetsGoOilers

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Brooke Forrester @ActuallyOilers

a month ago

The Oilers hiring Mike Babcock would be a massive mistake. This isn’t about systems or X’s and O’s. It’s about a long trail of former players describing humiliation, manipulation, and psychological bullying. 🧵👇

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Brooke Forrester @ActuallyOilers

a month ago

In 2023, Babcock resigned from the Blue Jackets before coaching a game after controversy surrounding requests to view players’ personal phone photos. Now, reports say the NHLPA wants an investigation before Edmonton moves forward.

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Brooke Forrester @ActuallyOilers

a month ago

Frank Corrado described his treatment under Babcock as “cruel.” Multiple former players have spoken about anxiety, humiliation, and losing confidence while playing for him.

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Brooke Forrester @ActuallyOilers

a month ago

Mitch Marner was reportedly asked to rank teammates by work ethic as a rookie. Babcock then shared the list with the team. Veterans were furious that a 19-year-old was put in that position.

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Brooke Forrester @ActuallyOilers

a month ago

Johan Franzen called Babcock: “The worst person I’ve ever met.” Chris Chelios said Babcock verbally attacked Franzen to the point of a breakdown.

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Brooke Forrester @ActuallyOilers

a month ago

Winning doesn't excuse everything. If the Oilers hire Babcock, they're telling fans and players that a coaching résumé matters more than the culture they spent years building. Cup window is too important to gamble on a coach who comes with this much baggage. Agree or disagree?

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Brooke Forrester @ActuallyOilers

a month ago

@jsbmbaggedmilk Well said - hearing Oilers Players are already saying if Babcock is hired they will be looking at other options. Desperation is not a good look. We hire every Free Agent with a bad rep. Kassian, Kane, Bowman, Eakins, etc.

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Brooke Forrester @ActuallyOilers

a month ago

Couldn’t be said better. What a joke.

Pete Blackburn @PeteBlackburn

a month ago

With essentially a one-year McDavid window, the Oilers hiring a guy who hasn't coached an NHL game in 7 years and got fired from his last job before even stepping behind the bench would legitimately be one of the most insane management decisions of all time