Edmonton Oilers aim to drag L.A. Kings into the deep playoff water

They still trail 2-1 in their series, they’ve still given up seven power-play goals on 12 chances, they’re still not where they need to be in goal and they still have to win three of the next four games against a team that’s been every bit as good, i...

Published: 7 months ago by Edmonton Journal

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: 2 years 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: 2 years 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: 2 years 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: 2 years ago by Oil On Whyte

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

Published: 2 years 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: 2 years ago by Daily Hive

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

Published: 2 years 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: 2 years ago by The Oil Rig

Should Ken Holland’s job be in jeopardy with the Edmonton Oilers?

With a coaching change underway, Holland may be the next scapegoat if the Oilers can’t turn things around.

Published: 2 years ago by Daily Faceoff

Luszczyszyn: Did the Oilers fire the wrong person?

It feels like the guy who helped pull the Oilers out of mediocrity deserved more leeway than 13 poor games.

Published: 2 years ago by The Athletic

McDavid surprised by Woodcroft firing: 'Didn't see it coming'

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid said he was caught off guard by the club's decision to fire head coach Jay Woodcroft and assistant Dave Manson on Sunday. "First and foremost, obviously surprised," McDavid told reporters, per TSN. "Didn't see i...

Published: 2 years ago by The Score

News and notes on the Oilers: Woodcroft out, Knoblauch in

The Edmonton Oilers have made a lot of changes as of late, but is the team going to be better or worse. Also what else is going on in the organisation? The Oilers finally at long last snapped their losing streak against Seattle on Saturday, but it wa...

Published: 2 years ago by Oil On Whyte