What happened: The 49-year-old will spend select days with the club at home each month. He will continue as Hockey Canada’s vice-president of hockey operations and national men’s teams coach.

Why it matters: The arrangement adds an experienced voice without pulling him from his national-team duties. His limited monthly schedule makes this a supplemental position rather than a full-time bench appointment.

What to watch: Watch for when Donskov first joins the staff and how Edmonton uses his select monthly days.