Oilers hire Misha Donskov as coaching consultant
Donskov was part of Vegas's 2023 Stanley Cup-winning staff and most recently worked as an assistant with the Dallas Stars.
The Edmonton Oilers announced Thursday they have hired Misha Donskov as a coaching consultant, adding an experienced staffer to the club while he continues his role with Hockey Canada.
Donskov's NHL background includes joining the Vegas Golden Knights as director of hockey operations before their inaugural 2017-18 season and later serving as an assistant coach when Vegas won the Stanley Cup in 2023. He then spent two seasons as an assistant coach with the Dallas Stars.
On the international stage, Donskov was an assistant coach for Canada's gold medal at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off and its silver medal at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, and served as associate coach when Canada won bronze at the 2026 world junior championship. Hockey Canada named him vice-president of hockey operations and men's national team coach on June 27, 2025.
The Oilers say Donskov will keep his Hockey Canada position while joining the team for select days at home each month. He is also set to coach Canada at next year's men's world championship and world junior championship.
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