Oilers hire Donskov as coaching consultant
The Edmonton Oilers have hired Misha Donskov as a coaching consultant, the NHL club announced Thursday.
Edmonton – The Edmonton Oilers have appointed Misha Donskov as a coaching consultant, the NHL club announced on Thursday. Donskov previously served as the director of hockey operations for the Vegas Golden Knights when they won their first Stanley Cup in 2023. He then moved on to the Dallas Stars, where he spent two seasons as an assistant coach.
Donskov's international coaching career includes roles with Canadian national teams, where he coached gold, silver, and bronze medal-winning squads at various tournaments, including the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off, 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, and 2026 World Junior Championship. Prior to that, he held positions such as video coach for Canada at various international events.
In June 2025, Donskov was appointed vice-president of hockey operations and men’s national team coach by Hockey Canada. The Edmonton Oilers announced that while Donskov will continue in this position, he will also join the team for select home games each month. Donskov is set to coach Canada at next year’s men’s world championship and world junior championship.
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