Stuart Skinner may be headed back to Canada next season.

The Edmonton Oilers are facing major criticism after reports surfaced that the organization sought permission to interview former Vegas Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy while Kris Knoblauch remains employed as head coach.

Noted NHL Insider Mark Spector of Sportsnet has speculated that the Oilers could make a major leadership change in short order.

The Edmonton Oilers enter the offseason after a first-round exit to the Anaheim Ducks, with defensive depth on the right side emerging as a key concern. Veteran writer Jim Matheson has pointed to Buffalo Sabres defenseman Michael Kesselring as a potential trade target,

Following the report that the Edmonton Oilers were denied permission to speak to former Vegas Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy, the Oilers may now be forced to play their hand regarding current coach Kris Knoblauch’s job.

Though the offseason is in full swing for the Edmonton Oilers, there is still some time before any moves are made in earnest. Still, there is room for lots of speculation on what the offseason might hold for the Oilers.

There’s increasing coaching speculation surrounding the Edmonton Oilers after reports surfaced connecting the franchise to former Vegas Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy. Sources say Edmonton could consider a leadership change even with Kris Knoblauch having an extension on his contract after another playoff disappointment.

Connor McDavid is making the most of his NHL offseason after the Edmonton Oilers’ disappointing playoff exit. On Tuesday, the Oilers captain was spotted in Turks and Caicos alongside his wife, Lauren Kyle,