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Last updated: September 23, 2026, 10:08 PM ET

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The Edmonton Oilers’ hiring of Mike Babcock as head coach has drawn sharp criticism from Hall of Famer Mark Messier, who said he is “horrified” by the move given accusations of past mistreatment of players. Meanwhile, Arizona State head coach Greg Powers insisted he is the “right guy” for the job after declining to answer questions about a player’s collapse during practice.

The Buffalo Sabres face an early-season setback as defenseman Mattias Samuelsson is listed as week to week with a lower-body injury and risks missing the start of the season. ESPN released bold predictions for all 32 teams, including Dylan Larkin staying with the Red Wings and a Sabres deadline deal. The network also tiered all 32 teams as Stanley Cup contenders, ranking the top challengers to the throne ahead of the 2026-27 season.