Former Edmonton Oilers icon Grant Fuhr has officially announced his return to the franchise—this time not between the pipes, but behind them—as the Oilers’ new goaltending coach for the upcoming 2025 season
Fuhr, a five-time Stanley Cup champion with Edmonton in the 1980s and a Hall of Famer since 2003, brings decades of elite experience and insight to the team . His arrival comes at a pivotal moment as the Oilers aim to solidify their goaltending core—an area that has drawn scrutiny despite the team’s firepower up front .
Throughout his legendary playing career, Fuhr was celebrated for his lightning-fast reflexes, unwavering composure under pressure, and ability to deliver in clutch playoff scenarios. His return to the organization in a development role is being hailed as both symbolic and practical—a reunion that taps into the franchise’s storied past while addressing current competitive needs
Fuhr has remained engaged in hockey since his retirement in 2000. He’s served as a goaltending coach with the Arizona Coyotes, acted as a mentor in the AHL during his time with the Coachella Valley Firebirds, and even coached in the fast-paced 3ICE league . His return to Edmonton reunites him with a franchise that defined his legacy—and fans couldn’t be more thrilled. Social media has erupted with excitement: “Grant Fuhr is an Edmonton legend. Having him as our goaltending coach is a game‑changer,” one fan posted
The Oilers are banking on Fuhr’s experience to enhance their goaltenders’ technical skills, mental resilience, and game‑day decision-making. With high expectations surrounding netminders like Stuart Skinner and Jack Campbell, Fuhr’s mentorship arrives at a defining moment
In all, Grant Fuhr’s return is more than a coaching hire—it’s a transfusion of heritage, wisdom, and elite pedigree back into Edmonton’s locker room. His tutelage could be the steadying force Edmonton needs to finally secure the stability and excellence between the pipes that have eluded them in recent years.
