By Canadian Press

Edmonton Oilers hire retired defenceman Duncan Keith for player development role

Oct 14, 2022 | 3:55 PM

EDMONTON — Duncan Keith didn’t stay away from the NHL very long.

The Edmonton Oilers announced Friday the three-time Stanley Cup winner has been named to a player development role with the organization.

The team said Keith, who retired following the 2021-22 season, will visit draft picks at the junior level and work with prospects in the American Hockey League.

The two-time Norris Trophy winner as the league’s top defenceman retired in July after one season with Edmonton following a 16-year career with the Chicago Blackhawks.

Keith won the Cup in 2010, 2013 and 2015 before getting traded to Edmonton in July 2021.

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He also won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in 2015.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 14, 2022.

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