https://www.tsn.ca/13-potential-nhl-...dates-1.901777
because of his ability to coach young super stars:
"ADAM OATES
Current role: Individual skills coach
Age: 55
NHL record: 65-48-17 (.565)
Scoop: Since 2015, when Oates finished off the New Jersey Devils season as co-coach with Scott Stevens, he has been acting as an individual skills coach to more than 50 NHL players – from stars like Mark Scheifele, Steven Stamkos and Ryan Suter, to the rank-and-file. His lone full season with the Capitals remains the only one over the last decade that Washington failed to make the playoffs, but would a GM be willing to take a flier on Oates if he thinks a special relationship with one of his stars could ignite the team?"