Messier “HORRIFIED” By Oilers’ Mike Babcock Hire ft. Greg Wyshynski, Jason Brough, and Mike Halford

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Jeff Marek and Greg Wyshynski are back for another edition of The Sheet, breaking down the biggest stories from around the NHL as the 2026-27 season approaches. The guys lead with Mark Messier’s stunning criticism of the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to hire Mike Babcock, including his concerns over Babcock’s history, the stories he’s heard from former players and the unusual involvement of Edmonton’s leadership group in the hiring process. Jeff and Greg discuss what Messier’s comments mean for Babcock, Connor McDavid and an Oilers organization entering the season under an even brighter spotlight. Then, the guys head to Detroit, where Dylan Larkin’s return to the ice has created another talking…