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Oilers hire Ian Herbers as assistant coach

Ian Herbers has been hired as the last assistant coach on the Edmonton Oilers staff, reports Gene Principe.

Principe: The final Nail in the trade coffin

Give Eakins more time to turn Oilers around

The Edmonton Oilers haven't gotten off to the start they were looking for but give new coach Dallas Eakins some time to help turnaround a group that has struggled on the defensive end and in the net.

Oilers, Nugent-Hopkins could finish deal soon

Set to become a restricted free agent this summer, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins could have a new deal in place before the season begins.

Principe: Onward and forward for Hemsky, Oilers

Principe: Oilers signing creates head 'Linus'

Linus Omark's return to Edmonton indicates that the 26-year-old has something to prove to himself, the Oilers, and possibly every other team that he's good enough to play in the NHL.

Principe: MacTavish putting stamp on Oilers

After nearly four months as GM of the Oilers Craig MacTavish has made an effort to hammer home the importance of effort and attitude, and the moves he's made reflects those principles.

Principe: Oilers still left with holes in roster

Principe: Eakins polar opposite to Krueger

Ralph Krueger was as positive as they come but the Oilers are getting a completely different type of coach in Dallas Eakins, who appears to be the tough-minded bench boss the franchise needs.