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Oilers add D.J. Smith as Associate Coach
The 49-year-old rejoins Mike Babcock behind the bench in Edmonton after starting his coaching career under him in Toronto in 2015; most recently served as interim head coach of Los Angeles last season.
Oilers name Mike Babcock as Head Coach
The 63-year-old becomes the 19th head coach in franchise history after assembling a 700-418-183 coaching record over parts of 17 NHL seasons, including a Stanley Cup in 2008 with Detroit.
Devils Announce NHLCA Program Members to Join 2026 Development Camp
Kelly Nash, head coach for Long Island University women’s hockey and Dennis Ruppe, manager of Hockey Operations for Hockey in New Jersey join devils as part of program.
Coaching Staff to Return on Multi-Year Extensions
The Edmonton Oilers announced today that head coach Colin Chaulk, associate coach Keith McCambridge, assistant coach Adam Krug, and goaltending coach Kelly Guard have all signed multi-year extensions to remain in their respective positions on the Bakersfield Condors coaching staff.
Utah Signs Tourigny, Forsythe to New Contracts, Adds Foote to Staff
Mammoth solidify coaching staff ahead of this week’s NHL Draft.
Carbery signs multiyear contract with Capitals
Coach has guided Washington to playoffs twice in 3 seasons.
2026 NHLCA Global Coaches’ Clinic
The NHLCA Global Coaches’ Clinic, hosted annually by the NHL Coaches’ Association, offers a platform for NHL coaches to share their knowledge and expertise with the broader coaching community. The clinic focuses on educating coaches about strategies and techniques used at the highest levels of hockey, while ensuring the content is applicable to all age groups and skill levels. This approach ensures that every attending coach gains valuable insights to enhance their own growth and contribute to the development of their players.
IN PERSON
JUNE 12 & 13, 2026 | PITTSBURGH, PA
VIRTUAL
JUNE 4-6, 2026
About the NHLCA
The NHL Coaches’ Association is a professional organization that provides support and assistance to the head, associate, assistant, goalie, and video coaches of all 32 teams in the National Hockey League.
Meet the Coaches
With millions of hockey fans throughout North America and the world, NHL coaches are the leaders who help bring the game to life. Integral to the game of hockey, NHL coaches are revered around the world for their leadership, perseverance, and ability to deliver results.
Meet the 200+ NHL coaches that form the NHL Coaches’ Association.
NHLCA Content Hub
The NHLCA Content Hub is the online platform where coaches can access a comprehensive collection of educational content and professional development resources from the NHL Coaches’ Association. The Content Hub features digital access to past NHLCA Global Coaches’ Clinics, webinar recordings from the NHLCA Mentorship Program, and an extensive library of over 700 drills designed by NHL coaches for all age groups. It also includes exclusive interviews, presentations, and learning materials to help coaches at every level continue to grow and develop their craft.