On Thursday, the Edmonton Oilers officially announced the hiring of Misha Donskov as a coaching consultant to support head coach Mike Babcock. Donskov, who is 49 years old, has a distinguished career in hockey, having served in various capacities, including vice president of hockey operations at Hockey Canada, where he has been involved with the national men's team. His role with the Oilers will be part-time, allowing him to balance his commitments with Hockey Canada.
Misha Donskov brings a wealth of experience to the Oilers, including six seasons as an assistant coach in the NHL with the Dallas Stars and the Vegas Golden Knights. His addition to the Oilers staff is seen as an effort to enhance the team's coaching resources during the upcoming season. Donskov will work with the organization on select days each month, focusing on areas to improve team performance and player development as the Oilers aim to build on their recent seasons in the competitive league environment.
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