Babcock Is Back & 2026 NHL Draft Preview w/ Steven Ellis | Daily Faceoff

The Edmonton Oilers are on the verge of one of the biggest moves of the offseason, as they look to hire Mike Babcock as their new head coach as the organization enters a pivotal season.

Tyler Yaremchuk and Carter Hutton discuss what Babcock's arrival means for Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and a team under immense pressure to finally get over the hump. Is this the move that gets Edmonton back to Stanley Cup contention?

The guys also play a round of Fill in the Blank, debating the futures of several NHL stars. Will Connor Hellebuyck still be a Winnipeg Jet next season? Is Darnell Nurse's future in Edmonton secure? And what comes next for Mason McTavish as trade speculation continues to swirl around the young Ducks forward?

The offseason preview series rolls on with a look at the Boston Bruins. What is the one thing Boston absolutely must accomplish this summer? And what would a dream offseason look like as they try to re-establish themselves as contenders in the Eastern Conference?

Steven Ellis joins for The Next Wave to discuss his newest draft rankings, the biggest risers over the past two months, and why Malte Gustafsson has become one of the most intriguing names in this year's class. The crew also debates the most skilled player in the draft behind Gavin McKenna, the toughest prospects to play against, and whether 7-foot-1 defenseman Alexander Karmanov could become the tallest player ever selected in the NHL Draft.

Steven Ellis - Full Draft Rankings: dailyfaceoff.com/news/2026-nhl-draft-rankings-final-top-120-steven-ellis-mckenna-reid-stenberg

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