A veteran hockey executive will split his time between the Oilers organization and his current role with Hockey Canada, traveling to Edmonton for a limited number of home games each month. The arrangement allows him to maintain his leadership as both the team’s operational leader and the national men’s teams coach. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how this dual commitment impacts his ability to guide the franchise. The move marks an unusual but strategic balance between club and country responsibilities in professional hockey.

The 49-year-old will join the Oilers for a select number of days at home each month while continuing in his role as Hockey Canada's Vice President of Hockey Operations & National Men's Teams Coach ...