Edmonton Oilers Summary

The Edmonton Oilers are currently in a slow phase of their coaching search with limited names tied to the team. According to Oilers Nation, the only names concretely associated with the team, apart from Bruce Cassidy, are Craig Berube and Todd Nelson.

The search has been described as surprisingly slow, and while the Oilers have time to make a decision, the lack of activity has raised some eyebrows. Meanwhile, the annual player review series highlights Max Jones's performance, detailing how he thrived in a sheltered role after starting the season in the AHL and later contributing effectively in 21 games with the Oilers.

Jones's statistics show a strong offensive efficiency for a depth player, leading all Edmonton forwards in goal share and expected goal share. Additionally, several Oilers players, including Evan Bouchard, are excelling at the 2026 IIHF World Championship, with Bouchard notably leading Canada to a victory over Slovakia while contributing significantly on both ends of the ice.

Finally, the Oilers have embraced their heritage with a new alternate jersey that pays homage to their World Hockey Association roots, despite some historical inaccuracies in its design. This jersey features a patch that commemorates the year Edmonton joined the NHL, but it overlooks the team's WHA history which spanned from 1972 to 1979, a crucial era that laid the foundation for the franchise's identity.