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After retirement, Coffey transitioned into coaching and business ventures, while remaining active in hockey through alumni events and NHL appearances. In recent years, he returned to the Edmonton Oilers organization in a coaching and advisory capacity, sharing his expertise with new generations of defensemen.

He is remembered as a trailblazer for offensive defensemen and a key architect of the 1980s Oilers’ dominance. Today, Coffey continues to pass on his hockey knowledge while enjoying life beyond the rink. His contributions to the sport’s evolution ensure his lasting place among hockey’s greatest legends.