Oilers Icon Blasts Hiring of Former Red Wings Coach

Hockey legend Mark Messier, who won five Stanley Cups with the Edmonton Oilers, has publicly criticized the organization's decision to hire a former Detroit Red Wings coach. The story, published by Bob Duff on September 24, 2026, suggests Messier's strong objections reflect ongoing tension around the Oilers' coaching direction. The specific coach being hired and further details of Messier's remarks were not fully disclosed in the available excerpt.