As of May 22, 2025, there is no credible information or official announcement confirming that Connor McDavid has been appointed as the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers. The current head coach is Kris Knoblauch, who took over the role in November 2023 following the dismissal of Jay Woodcroft. Under Knoblauch’s leadership, the Oilers made a remarkable turnaround, securing a spot in the Stanley Cup Finals .([Reuters][1], [New York Post][2])
While McDavid is a central figure in the Oilers’ operations, there is no evidence to suggest that he has taken on a coaching role. Reports indicate that McDavid was surprised by the coaching change in 2023 and did not have a direct hand in the decision-making process .([hockeyotb.com][3])
Therefore, any claims regarding McDavid becoming the head coach of the Oilers are unsubstantiated and should be regarded as rumors unless verified by official sources.
[1]: https://www.reuters.com/sports/nhl/oilers-off-rocky-start-again-seek-improvement-vs-flyers-2024-10-15/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Oilers off to rocky start again, seek improvement vs. Flyers”
[2]: https://nypost.com/2024/06/03/ex-rangers-ahl-coach-kris-knoblauch-has-oilers-on-brink-of-stanley-cup/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Kris Knoblauch has Oilers on brink of Stanley Cup after being passed over for Rangers’ job”
[3]: https://www.hockeyotb.com/nhl-team/edmonton-oilers/Rumour-Connor-McDavid-Had-A-Direct-Hand-In-Choosing-Edmonton-New-Coach?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Rumour: Connor McDavid Had A Direct Hand In Choosing Edmonton’s New Coach”
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