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Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch confirms the status of Paul Coffey for the next season

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Julien Trekker
September 10, 2024  (9:06 PM)
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Edmonton Oilers assistant coach Paul Coffey in action.
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The Edmonton Oilers head coach, Kris Knoblauch, confirmed the status of Paul Coffey for the next season.

Coffey, 63, joined the Oilers last season as an assistant coach and doesn't seem to be looking back. He made his coaching debut when Knoblauch came in to replace Jay Woodcroft almost a year ago and helped the Oilers get back on track, eventually leading them to the Stanley Cup Finals.

The Hockey Hall of Fame member was involved in an incident during the last playoffs, which led many to believe his job could be in jeopardy.

Indeed, he allegedly made a racist gesture to a fan wearing a turban during a game, which led to an investigation by the NHL.

However, it looks like nothing will happen to Coffey after all, as Knoblauch confirmed that Coffey will be back behind the Oilers' bench for the 2024-25 season.

The legendary defenseman brings a lot of experience to the Oilers and truly helped the team's blue line during the past season. Despite Darnell Nurse's struggles, Coffey showed that he can help players reach their full potential, which was evident in Evan Bouchard's impressive performances during the season and playoffs. Bouchard was notably among the NHL leaders in points during the playoffs, scoring 32 points, including six goals in 25 games.

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