Oilers’ Coaching Mess Draws NHL Heat

Edmonton’s coaching situation has taken on a life of its own, and now the league is looking into it. That alone tells you this is not a routine front-office headache, because the NHL does not usually lean in unless something about the process or the timing has raised eyebrows. The Oilers are suddenly dealing with more than just hockey questions, and every move around the bench matters a lot more than it did a week ago.