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Oilers Shake Up Blue Line with Regula Loan, Coffey’s Return to Bench

The Edmonton Oilers made a pair of notable moves on Tuesday, signaling both short-term adjustments and long-term intent as the trade deadline approaches.

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Oilers’ players talk Paul Coffey’s ‘aura’ and ‘presence’ upon return to coaching staff

As the Edmonton Oilers players returned to practice for the first time in two weeks on Wednesday, they were met beforehand with big news behind their bench. Paul Coffey is coming back to the bench as an assistant coach and will run the defence corps, as he did the past two seasons.

Edmonton Oilers News / Field Level Media / February 18

Legendary D Paul Coffey rejoins Oilers’ coaching staff

Hall of Fame defenseman Paul Coffey is rejoining the Edmonton Oilers' coaching staff following a stint as a special advisor to hockey operations and ownership, the team announced Wednesday.

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The 'Multiple 50-goal NHL seasons' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 47 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 47 can you name in six minutes?

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 18

Can Paul Coffey Solve the Oilers’ Defensive Shortcomings?

Imagine signing Connor McDavid to an extension under the guise of putting him in the best position to win a Stanley Cup and not doing everything you can to make it a reality.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / February 18

Paul Coffey returning to the Edmonton Oilers’ coaching staff

It was announced Wednesday morning that the Edmonton Oilers are welcoming back the familiar face of Paul Coffey to their coaching staff. This move takes effect after the team returns from Olympic break.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / February 18

Analyst Labels Connor McDavid Best Player to Ever Put on Skates

Connor McDavid was at it again on Wednesday. With Sidney Crosby out for most of the game due to injury and Nathan MacKinnon battling an ailment of his own, the world’s best player had a major target on his back — yet he continued to lead Team Canada, just as he has all tournament long.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 18

‘A massive win for Edmonton’: Oilers fans react to Paul Coffey returning to coaching staff

The prayers of many Oilers fans have been answered. In the middle of an intense quarterfinal between Canada and Czechia on Wednesday morning, the Edmonton Oilers announced the return of Paul Coffey to the team’s coaching staff.

Edmonton Oilers News / 5 GOATs / February 18

NASCAR’s Brad Moran entertained by superspeedway product amid fan outrage over fuel-saving, admits there’s no ‘easy fix’

Superspeedway races in the Next Gen era have become a game of who can save the most fuel and have the necessary track position to be there at the end. While the three-wide gridlock visual looks exciting on TV to casual fans, many within NASCAR‘s hardcore fanbase don’t exactly feel the same way.

Kris Knoblauch News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 18

Paul Coffey is back on Kris Knoblauch’s Oilers coaching staff

The NHL is currently on the Olympic break, with many NHL players making an impact in the Olympic Games. Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid is having a historic impact for Team Canada before he returns to his NHL squad.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / February 18

Paul Coffey to return to Oilers’ coaching staff

The Edmonton Oilers announced Wednesday morning that Paul Coffey will return to their coaching staff after the Olympic break. Coffey, 64, previously served on Kris Knoblauch’s coaching staff in Edmonton during the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons, helping the club reach the Stanley Cup Final in both years while overseeing their defensive group.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 18

Paul Coffey Rejoining Oilers Coaching Staff

After transitioning from a bench role to an advisory position last summer, Paul Coffey is returning to his job as an assistant coach under Kris Knoblauch for the remainder of the season, the Oilers announced Wednesday.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 18

Paul Coffey to rejoin Oilers coaching staff

The Edmonton Oilers are bringing Paul Coffey back to their coaching staff. Rumours began to swirl ahead of the Olympic break about Coffey’s potential return, but they seemed to be just that.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 18

Paul Coffey Officially Rejoins Oilers Coaching Staff

The Edmonton Oilers announced Wednesday that former assistant coach Paul Coffey will return to the team’s coaching staff. The move comes after weeks of speculation and reports about a shift in coaching philosophy as the Oilers entered the Olympic break struggling.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 18

Bobrovsky to Edmonton? Oilers Lining Up Ultimate Revenge on Panthers?

We’re coming up on silly season in the NHL, with the Olympic roster freeze set to lift on February 22 and the March 6 trade deadline soon to follow. As all hockey fans know, the next few weeks will be full of rumors, trades, and surprises — though it can sometimes be tough to separate what’s real from what’s not.

Tommy Lafreniere News / The Oil Rig / February 18

Edmonton Oilers Prospects Roundup: Tommy Lafreniere is La-perfect in the WHL

With the Olympic break here, many Edmonton Oilers fans are glued to the TV for international matchups. With Oilers representatives like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, no one can blame them.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 18

Olympic journey over for Oilers’ Draisaitl, Samanski, as Germany eliminated by Slovakia: Recap, Reaction and Highlights

Germany’s hunt for Olympic glory has come to an end. They squared up against Slovakia in the quarterfinals on Wednesday, falling 6-2, where Edmonton Oilers players Leon Draisaitl and Josh Samanski were largely held in check.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / February 18

Exploring the Edmonton Oilers’ forward role issues

The most glaring issue for the Edmonton Oilers this season has been without a doubt the continued problems in the bottom-six. Everyone knows how loaded the Oilers are on the front-end of their lineup.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / February 18

Oilers Prospect Update: Condors split home-and-home against Gulls, Hamblin and Howard with strong weekends

It was another home-and-home matchup in the extremely tight Pacific between the Bakersfield Condors and the San Diego Gulls this weekend. After splitting the two games, the Condors and Gulls remain six points apart, with San Diego having two games in hand.

Stan Bowman News / NHL Trade Talk / February 18

Pundit Warns: Bowman’s ‘Non-Guys’ in Deadline Trouble with Oilers

As the March 6, 2026, NHL trade deadline approaches, Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman faces a familiar crunch: a tight salary cap, pressing needs for a reliable top-nine forward and a top-four defenseman, and the relentless pressure to maximize the Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl window.

Leon Draisaitl News / The Hockey Writers / February 18

Draisaitl Chewing Out Oilers Will Get Them Going

It’s not often in professional sports you hear players give soundbites to the media in which they are questioning or calling out their coaches or teammates.

Connor McDavid News / NHL Trade Talk / February 17

Cujo Noticed Something About Connor McDavid at the Olympics

There’s pressure in hockey, and then there’s Olympic pressure. And right now, no one is carrying more of it than Connor McDavid. When he steps onto that Olympic ice, it’s not just another game—it’s basically the whole country leaning forward on their couches, hoping he does something magical.

Matthew Savoie News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 17

Oilers reassign Matthew Savoie

The Oilers announced that they’ve reassigned forward Matthew Savoie to AHL Bakersfield. The move was made to give them temporary salary cap flexibility, per the team’s Bob Stauffer, likely to activate center Adam Henrique from long-term injured reserve before their schedule resumes next week.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / February 17

Oilers News & Rumours: McDavid, McMann Trade Speculation, Draisaitl

The Edmonton Oilers seem poised to make another deep playoff run, and while teams are on a break with the Olympics underway, the 2026 Trade Deadline is approaching rapidly, and buyers will be looking to make a splash.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 15

Trade Deadline Primer: Edmonton Oilers

With the Olympic break upon us, the trade deadline is under a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? After looking at bubble teams in recent days, we now shift the focus to teams currently in a playoff spot.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / February 13