The Oilers Have a New Coach. But Do They Have a New Team?

NHL Trade Talk assesses whether new head coach Mike Babcock has fundamentally altered the Edmonton Oilers after a mixed start to their season. Edmonton opened with a 6-5 overtime loss and a 9-7 victory against Vancouver before securing a structured 3-1 win over the Seattle Kraken.

The writer argues that while team habits take time to change, Devon Levi's strong 19-save goaltending performance and Vasily Podkolzin's improved play offer early evidence of progress despite injuries testing depth.