Hyman invites Messier to see Oilers' 'positivity' under Babcock — SkimNews
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- Mark Messier said he was "horrified" by the Oilers' hiring of Mike Babcock one day before Hyman's invitation
- Zach Hyman invited the Hall of Famer to see how the team is operating under the controversial coach's guidance, framing the environment as 'positivity'
Why it matters: A Hockey Hall of Famer publicly expressing horror at a coaching hire while a current player pushes back illustrates the level of scrutiny the Babcock-Edmonton union is drawing, putting the organization on the defensive before the season even begins.
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