SportsMike Babcock addresses Mark Messier's comments on Oilers coaching hire
The Hockey News reports that Babcock said he had “nothing but respect” for Messier after the Hall of Famer commented on Edmonton's decision to hire Babcock.
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Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock briefly addressed Mark Messier's comments after a Thursday morning skate, The Hockey News reports. Messier had commented on the team's decision to hire Babcock, who said: “I have nothing but respect for him.”
Mike Babcock addresses Mark Messier's comments on Oilers coaching hire
The Hockey News reports that Babcock said he had “nothing but respect” for Messier after the Hall of Famer commented on Edmonton's decision to hire Babcock.
TLDR
Edmonton Oilers head coach Mike Babcock briefly addressed Mark Messier's comments after a Thursday morning skate, The Hockey News reports. Messier had commented on the team's decision to hire Babcock, who said: “I have nothing but respect for him.”