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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.

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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 / 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.

Sergei Bobrovsky 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.

Auston Matthews News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz

The 'Team USA Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / 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.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 17

2026 NHL Trade Deadline Primer: Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers are heading into the March 6 trade deadline in a familiar spot. After falling just short of a Stanley Cup in back-to-back seasons, this team is looking to make a third trip to the Stanley Cup Finals.

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.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 17

3 Right-Shot Defensemen the Oilers Could Target in a Trade

Edmonton Oilers fans are well aware of the team’s recent shift in plans ahead of the March 6 trade deadline. Rather than prioritizing a top-nine forward, the focus has turned to the blue line in hopes of adding an impactful piece to help address their defensive issues.

Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / February 17

Oilers' Leon Draisaitl Makes History in Germany's Win Over France

Leon Draisaitl etched his name in German Olympic hockey history, recording the first three-point game by a German NHL player at the Winter Games during a dominant 5-1 victory over France in the qualifying playoff round at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / February 17

Draisaitl Taking Samanski Under His Wing Could Be Massive for the Oilers

As long as Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are around, the Oilers will always be pressed against the salary cap and competing for a Stanley Cup. It’s the same model the Pittsburgh Penguins followed for 16 straight years with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin — all-in to win, every single season.

Warren Foegele News / The Oil Rig / February 17

Edmonton Oilers rumour roundup: target Warren Foegele or another defenceman

Even with the NHL trade freeze in full swing there are still rumours of what might lie ahead for NHL teams. Let’s take a closer look at some of the chatter surrounding the Edmonton Oilers in this week’s rumour roundup. An Olympic injury has altered the trade deadline landscape for the Los Angeles Kings.

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 / Oilersnation / February 17

State of the Nation poll results: Nearly 80% of fans unsatisfied with Edmonton Oilers coaching staff

We asked. You answered. We at Oilersnation are pleased to report the significant feedback we received from our State of the Nation poll that asked you about the burning questions surrounding the Edmonton Oilers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / February 17

Celebrini’s chemistry with McDavid has allowed the rest of Canada’s lineup to thrive

Things are looking good at the 2026 Winter Olympics for Team Canada, which breezed through the group stage with relatively easy wins over Team Czechia, Team Switzerland and Team France.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 16

Oilers’ Trent Frederic Should Bounce Back After Olympic Break

The Edmonton Oilers will be looking to be aggressive at the upcoming trade deadline in hopes of making a deep push into the postseason, and while their team has enough depth, they are expected to be buyers this time around.

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.