Connor McDavid explains why he wanted Mike Babcock as his coach
Mike Babcock is the new head coach of the Edmonton Oilers.
And you know as well as I do: his hiring has caused quite a stir for obvious reasons. We remember his time in Columbus, and we also know that the guy doesn't exactly have the best reputation in the world.
But why, exactly, did the Oilers hire him? Connor McDavid answered that question during an interview with Mark Spector (Sportsnet).
Basically, the Oilers' captain said he's sick of losing. He's sick of not having someone behind him who