After being removed recently as one of the Oilers' assistant coaches, Paul Coffey has decided to remain with the team and take on a role as advisor to the owner.
The Edmonton Oilers are making changes to their coaching staff ahead of the 2025-26 season. Hall of Fame defenceman Paul Coffey won't return behind the bench but will remain in his position as special adviser to ownership and hockey operations.
The Oilers are also switching up their goaltending coach
Goaltending coach Dustin Schwartz, who has been with the team since 2014, is also departing. The Oilers officially announced several new hires on Monday.
Paul McFarland is joining the team as an assistant coach after spending last season coaching the WHL's Calgary Hitmen.
The 39-year-old has also been an NHL assistant with the Seattle Kraken (2021-24), Toronto Maple Leafs (2019-20), and Florida Panthers (2017-19). Goaltending coach Dustin Schwartz is replaced by Peter Aubry.
Peter Aubry, 48, has NCAA and NHL organization experience. He was most recently an associate coach at the University of Nebraska-Omaha and previously spent eight seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks as a developmental goaltending coach, working with both them and their AHL affiliate in Rockford.
Conor Allen, 35, will take on a team skills role. Conor Allen comes to Edmonton after spending a season with the U17 team of the U.S. National Team Development Program and has worked in skills development with the Sioux City Musketeers.
The Oilers also signed assistant coach Mark Stuart and video coach Noah Segall to contract extensions, in what completes a total overhaul of front office moves.
