Oilers will rotate goalies by hot hand

Babcock Coaching

Mike Babcock's return to the NHL presents a high-risk coaching experiment, as his traditional, rigid tactical approach faces a modern league that prioritizes high-quality scoring chances and unconventional goalie management.

Goalie Strategy

Edmonton likely plans to manage a three-goalie rotation by relying on a hot-hand approach rather than committing to a primary starter, prioritizing roster stability to convince Connor McDavid to stay long-term.