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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 point around the Red Wings. Jeff and Greg react to the viral footage of Larkin in battle drills, the conversation around his compete level and effort, and the continued uncertainty surrounding his future in Detroit following his offseason trade request. Plus, Greg dives into his latest ESPN bold predictions for all 32 NHL teams ahead of the 2026-27 season, Jeff and Greg take a look at some of the wild new arena food being unveiled around the league, and Mike Halford and Jason Brough join the show! Halford and Brough discuss launching their new weekday morning show with Daily Faceoff Vancouver and The Nation Network, making the jump from traditional sports radio to digital media, what they want to build with the new show and, of course, the latest surrounding the Vancouver Canucks. All that and much more on today’s edition of The Sheet with Jeff Marek.


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