UNCOVERED: The Real Reason Oilers’ Main Coaches Paul McFarland and Peter Aubry Are Leaving for 2026 Fans Want to Know
The Edmonton Oilers’ upcoming season in 2026 is already full of stress, but nothing has shocked fans more than the surprising news that Paul McFarland, the special forward coach, and Peter Aubry, the goaltending coach, will not be back next year. While the team is putting out polite statements, those in the know suggest the truth is much more troubling — and could cause big issues for the team.
Fans were first told the typical story: “it was a mutual choice,” “the organization is changing,” “we’re moving in a new direction. ” However, according to whispers from behind the scenes, the real issue comes from a growing disagreement among the coaching staff that apparently got worse during the 2025 season.
People close to the team have mentioned that McFarland’s offensive plans directly conflicted with what the management wanted. This led to serious arguments over player choices and how to use the top six forwards. His creative but risky ideas for the power play caused some arguments within the team — and not everyone was happy about it.
At the same time, the issues with Aubry reportedly became even more serious. Edmonton’s ongoing problems with goaltending became a big source of anger, and some think Aubry took on too much blame for it. One insider said, “Aubry didn’t lose the team’s trust — the team lost confidence in the system he had to work with. ” This statement implies that it wasn’t just about coaching issues, but something deeper within the organization.
The Oilers are trying hard to stop rumors from spreading, but it’s clear: this wasn’t just normal staff changes… it was a breaking point.
Now, fans are left asking:
If two well-respected coaches were let go, what is really going on inside the Oilers’ organization — and who might be next?
One thing is obvious: Edmonton’s 2026 season could turn out to be much more chaotic than anyone thought.
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