Oilers general manager Steve Tambellini, seen here giving his new contract a thumbs-up, is currently looking for a new head coach after Tom Renney's contract wasn't renewed. (Darren Calabrese/Canadian Press)
The Edmonton Oilers and general manager Steve Tambellini have agreed on a contract extension.
Tambellini, the NHL team's GM since 2008, is currently looking for a new head coach after Tom Renney's contract wasn't renewed after the season.
The Oilers haven't made the playoffs since reaching the Stanley Cup final in 2006.
Edmonton has the first overall pick in the NHL draft later this month for the third straight year.
They made Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Taylor Hall the No. 1 selection in the previous two drafts.
© The Canadian Press, 2012
