# Oilers Boost Front Office with Data & Development Hires

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Podcast: [Edmonton Oilers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edmonton-oilers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7534175)
Published: 2026-05-28T21:27:05+00:00
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## Resource

The Edmonton Oilers are upgrading their front office with major hires and promotions aimed at boosting analytics, tech, and player development. Michael Parkatti steps into VP of Analytics & Tech, backed by new hires Hassaan Inayatali (senior data scientist), Jordan Vani (hockey data engineer), and CJ Gilroy (full-stack developer). Kalle Larsson takes charge of player development and innovation, with Andreas Karlsson as his director. Kirt Hill and Toby Salmelainen join as assistant GMs for player procurement and European ops, while Justin Mahe becomes director of hockey operations and player experience. This strategic overhaul signals a serious push for data-driven excellence and specialized support to elevate every player’s potential. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e6ee411a26c16487

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