Oilers GM Bowman not panicked but also ‘not pleased’ after slow start

Stan Bowman wasn’t around for Edmonton’s Stanley Cup run that fell one game short, so he gets no credit there. But he does have to answer for the hangover that has caused his new team to muddle through the opening quarter of the season. And so far th...

Published: 1 month ago by SportsNet

Who’s under the most pressure: Holland, Knoblauch, or players? | Take Your Pick

On this edition of Take Your Pick, the Monday Night Hockey panel discusses who is under the most pressure in the Oilers organization, and who the better defenceman is between Noah Dobson and Evan Bouchard.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Draisaitl snaps it past Islanders’ Sorokin to put Oilers on the board

Watch as Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl takes a pass from Darnell Nurse before snapping it over the pad of Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin to put the Oilers on the board in the first period.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Nugent-Bowman: A new Oilers coach, Connor McDavid and a problem of perception

Connor McDavid pushed back when faced with questions about his perceived control over the coaching change.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

‘It’s been a whirlwind’: Oilers’ Knoblauch feeling an array of emotions before first game

New Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch joined the Monday Night Hockey panel to talk about his mindset going into his debut behind Edmonton’s bench and how he’s approaching such a big moment and a wild situation.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Monday Night Hockey: Oilers vs. Islanders on Sportsnet

Kris Knoblauch will preside over the Edmonton Oilers’ bench in his NHL head-coaching debut against the New York Islanders in a battle of teams mired in early-season skids. Watch Monday Night Hockey on Sportsnet and follow the game using the NHL Live...

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Risky Business: Do it for Coach Garlic

Risky Business is brought to you by NHL odds site Betway! To say that we had an eventful weekend in Seattle would be the understatement of a lifetime. Not only did we see a win on Saturday night, but we also got to see Jay Woodcroft’s last game with...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Oilersnation Everyday: Woodcroft Out, Knoblauch In

The Edmonton Oilers decided it was time to make a change yesterday despite beating the Seattle Kraken 4-1 on Saturday night. Jay Woodcroft and his assistant coach Dave Manson, were relieved of their duties and replaced by Kris Knoblauch and Paul Coff...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

MATHESON: Bassin 'otter' know Knoblauch-McDavid relationship

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

3 Takeaways from the last week of Oilers hockey

The Edmonton Oilers, perennial contenders with high expectations, find themselves in the midst of a turbulent season. With only three wins and seven points to their name, the team is grappling with a series of setbacks that demand attention and strat...

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte

Paul Coffey’s Unplanned Add as an Oilers Coach Raises Eyebrows

The post Paul Coffey’s Unplanned Add as an Oilers Coach Raises Eyebrows appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Hockey legend Paul Coffey finds himself donning a coaching hat for the Edmonton Oilers, a role he admits he didn’t actively seek. Introduced as...

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

Edmonton Oilers Tactics 101: Who’s The New Guy?

Whenever a new coach comes to an NHL team, some of the commentary naturally surrounds what, if any, system changes will occur. Without a doubt that level of commentary is louder after the Kris Knoblauch hiring given that the prior regime had implemen...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation