As the Oilers find it hard to play their best this season, fans are curious if Paul Coffey might come back to help coach the team again. So far, people who follow the NHL closely have given mixed updates about Coffey’s future.
Now, these insiders are saying that personal issues could keep Coffey from teaming up again with Kris Knoblauch and this year’s Oilers. According to NHL sources, Coffey would need to fix things first before coming back to the team.
In a recent chat on the Kevin Karius Show, Frank Seravalli mentioned that there are personal problems between Coffey and Knoblauch. They need to settle their disagreements and forgive past conflicts, which makes it seem unlikely that Coffey will return.
Elliotte Friedman: Re Oilers coaching: I’ve wondered about Paul Coffey, I know that’s been a topic out there; I looked it into a bit ago…I was told wasn’t gonna happen, we’ll see, I don’t know if that’s such an easy thing to do – Oilers Now (2/10)
— NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) February 14, 2026
They are openly discussing this in their meetings. They are looking into the possibility of Kris Knoblauch and Paul Coffey working together again.
Frank Seravalli mentioned that there are definitely problems that need solving between them. The way things unfolded…
Both Kris Knoblauch and Paul Coffey have likely been pretty firm in their beliefs, which has caused more arguments than usual.
This fits with what Elliotte Friedman has said, suggesting that getting the old coaching team back together isn’t going to be easy.
This isn’t exactly new information. Last offseason, there were reports that Coffey and Knoblauch had differences during their time working together.
It looks like both guys have very different ideas about how to coach the team, and since they are both pretty stubborn, they might not be able to work together.
Coffey contributed a lot to the Oilers during his two seasons with the team. He has a special way of connecting with the players because he was a superstar on the same team and has experience winning the Stanley Cup.
Players often mentioned how enjoyable it was to play for Coffey and the fun atmosphere he created in the locker room, being a loud presence. Oilers fans know that Knoblauch is quieter and more analytical than Coffey, with a much different take on the game.
If the Oilers decide to change or add someone to their coaching staff this season, it looks like they will bring in a completely new coach rather than reuniting with Paul Coffey.
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