Ryan Rishaug: The Edmonton Oilers could name their next head coach as early as Friday. Dave Tippett is still the front runner for the position. Todd Nelson is not in the mix for the position.
Pierre LeBrun: Oilers GM Ken Holland had an initial list with around 15 potential coaching candidates. Some of them have had interviews and the list has been shortened. Tippett is still near the top of the list.
A hire could come by Friday, or they could wait until after June 3rd as management will be busy with the draft combine next week.