Is Blue Jackets’ defender David Jiříček a fit for the Edmonton Oilers?

It’s pretty clear already that the Oilers’ biggest need before the trade deadline is adding a right-shot defenceman to play alongside Darnell Nurse. In an article by Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal, he notes that the Oilers have spoken to the Co...

Published: 1 month ago by Oilers Nation

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

'Never lost the room': McDavid reacts to Edmonton Oilers coach ouster

A day after the Edmonton Oilers made a coaching change, players are still trying to process the shock.

Published: 1 year ago by CBC Sports

Sharks Could Make a Big Move to Help the Edmonton Oilers

The San Jose Sharks have finally won a few games in the 2023-24 season. While it took them an unreasonable amount of time to rack up a win, they are…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Connor McDavid loathes suggestion he is pulling strings with Oilers’ moves

Connor McDavid isn’t loving what he’s hearing out there. “The narrative.”

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

GDB 14.0: Knoblauch Makes His NHL Coaching Debut (6:30pm MT, SNW)

Kris Knoblauch will make his NHL head coaching debut tonight for the Edmonton Oilers. He was an assistant in Philadelphia for two years under Seattle Kraken head coach Dave Hakstol, whom he will face on Wednesday, and Knoblauch did fill in six games...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

NHL Rumour Roundup: Latest on Flames’ Zadorov, Panthers pursuing Kane

With a massive assist from the latest episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, here’s a collection of rumours and reports from around the NHL right now.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

3 Edmonton Oilers Who Should Be Excited Under Kris Knoblauch

Earlier today I posted an article about how the change in the Edmonton Oilers coaching staff will affect how players will be used. Jay Woodcroft had his players he liked to use in certain scenarios, but he also had players that were in the doghouse....

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte

'This is on us': McDavid, Draisaitl and Nurse on firing of coaches

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers' new coach Knoblauch shakes up team's lines ahead of his first game in charge

The Kris Knoblauch era is set to officially begin for the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night — and he’s putting his stamp on the team already. The team’s new head coach hit the ice today with his roster for his first morning skate with the Oilers ahead...

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Hive

Off The Post: Will coaching change be the turning point for Oilers?

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Connor McDavid says he “didn’t know” Kris Knoblauch was replacing Jay Woodcroft

After the Edmonton Oilers made shockwaves around the hockey world yesterday by firing head coach Jay Woodcroft, captain (and speculated new General Manager) Connor McDavid took questions from the media after morning skate today. McDavid’s reactions t...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig