The Edmonton Oilers caught their fans attention on Wednesday when it was announced that Zack Kassian has rejoined the team as a scout.
Kassian played for the Oilers for seven years, racking up 135 points in 412 games between 2015-16 and 2021-22. He was a polarizing figure among fans, loved for his physical play but criticized for his inconsistent on-ice performance.
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Kassian became an Oilers fan favorite during their 2017 playoff run, especially in Game 2 of their first-round series against San Jose. In that game, he delivered huge hits and scored a shorthanded breakaway goal, helping the Oilers win the game and the series.
After playing the 2022-23 season with the Arizona Coyotes, Kassian retired from the NHL in October 2023. He briefly played for Sparta Praha in the Czech league before officially hanging up his skates.
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Now, Kassian returns to the Oilers as a pro scout based in Ontario. He joins a notable scouting staff that includes Dani Rylan-Kearney, the former commissioner of the National Women's Hockey League, who was hired last October.
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Although Kassian hasn't been listed on the Oilers' website as a scout yet, that will likely change soon.
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