By The Canadian Press
Feb 18, 2026 | 10:50 AM
EDMONTON — Paul Coffey is back behind the Edmonton Oilers bench.
The former Oilers defenceman and Hall of Famer returns to the coaching staff after a previous two-year stint leading the club’s defensive corps.
He had returned to his role as a special adviser to ownership and hockey operations in July.
From the time of his first hire back on Nov. 13, 2023, through the end of the 2024-25 season, the Oilers allowed 2.78 goals per game, which was the fifth-best mark in the league over that span.