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Oilers' 'unacceptable' season opener exposes early test for Mike Babcock

Original: Oilers' 'unacceptable' season opener reveals the challenge ahead for Mike Babcock https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7645

The Edmonton Oilers opened their season with a loss to the Vancouver Canucks that players and coach Mike Babcock described as unacceptable, with preseason progress failing to carry over. The result has intensified scrutiny of Babcock as he attempts to turn the club around, with early signs suggesting the turnaround will be a difficult task.

Why now: The Oilers' poor performance in their season opener under new coach Mike Babcock has sparked reaction and debate about the team's outlook.

Edmonton OilersMike BabcockVancouver Canucks

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• Oilers' 'unacceptable' season opener reveals the challenge ahead for Mike Babcock https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/7645494/2 026/09/30/oilers-unacceptable-loss-season-opener-mike-babcock-canucks/ Whatever progress looked to be underway in the preseason was nowhere to be found… · athletic@sportsfeed.me

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