BREAKING NEWS: Excitement Hits Rogers Place as Former Legendary Head Coach Glen Sather Returns to His Former Team as Senior Coach
Edmonton, Alberta – July 6, 2025
In a stunning development that has ignited waves of excitement throughout the hockey world, legendary coach and executive Glen Sather is officially returning to the Edmonton Oilers—the team he led to glory in the 1980s—as a Senior Coach and Strategic Advisor.
The announcement was made early this morning in a press conference held at Rogers Place, where Oilers owner Daryl Katz, General Manager Ken Holland, and Glen Sather himself addressed the media and an emotionally charged audience. Chants of “Sather! Sather!” could be heard echoing throughout the arena even before the press conference began, as fans gathered in the thousands, many donning retro Oilers jerseys from the dynasty years.
> “It feels like coming home,” Sather said, visibly moved. “This team has always had a special place in my heart. When the opportunity came up to return and help guide the next generation, I didn’t hesitate.”
Sather, now 81, is widely considered one of the most influential figures in NHL history. He coached the Oilers during their golden era, leading a young, star-studded roster that included the likes of Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Jari Kurri, Paul Coffey, and Grant Fuhr to five Stanley Cup championships between 1984 and 1990. His innovative offensive strategies and leadership style helped revolutionize the game and turned Edmonton into a hockey dynasty.
After leaving the Oilers organization in the early 2000s, Sather went on to become the General Manager and later President of the New York Rangers, where he spent nearly two decades building and reshaping the team. He stepped down from his role with the Rangers in 2019 but remained a respected voice in hockey circles. His return to Edmonton is being hailed as a full-circle moment—not just for Sather, but for the Oilers’ storied legacy.
A Strategic Role in a New Era
Sather’s new role as Senior Coach and Strategic Advisor is not merely ceremonial. According to GM Ken Holland, he will work closely with the coaching staff and front office, mentoring younger players, contributing to game planning