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Reports: Oilers fire head coach Kris Knoblauch

The Edmonton Oilers have relieved Kris Knoblauch of his head coaching duties after three seasons, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday morning. No official announcement had been made from the team early in the day.

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Oilers coaching controversies and the history of draft pick compensation

There’s been no lack of controversy surrounding the Edmonton Oilers, Vegas Golden Knights, and Bruce Cassidy. Late in the regular season, the Golden Knights fired Cassidy after struggling post-Olympic break.

Kris Knoblauch News / NHL Trade Talk / May 14

Oilers Fire Head Coach Kris Knoblauch

The Edmonton Oilers have relieved head coach Kris Knoblauch of his coaching duties. Following a Wednesday when it was believed a firing was imminent, the team pulled the trigger on Thursday morning, with reporters like Darren Dreger and Ryan Rishaug confirming.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 13

Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Unlikely hero sends Avalanche to WCF

There was only one Stanley Cup Playoff game on Wednesday's schedule, and it was a significant one as the Colorado Avalanche were able to advance to the Western Conference Final with a 4-3 overtime win against the Minnesota Wild, eliminating their division rival from the playoffs.

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Kris Knoblauch News / Professor Press Box / May 13

Is Kris Knoblauch Really on the Hot Seat in Edmonton?

There’s been a lot of noise around Kris Knoblauch in Edmonton lately, and the conversation really isn’t about one bad stretch or one tactical decision.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / May 13

Oilers coaching situation not as messy as first thought

The Edmonton Oilers may be making a coaching change, as word came out via report from NHL insider Frank Seravalli that the Oilers requested permission to interview Bruce Cassidy from the Vegas Golden Knights, who did not grant it.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 13

A timeline of recent NHL coach firings shows the Oilers’ approach is not normal

Did the Edmonton Oilers err in asking for permission to speak with Bruce Cassidy while Kris Knoblauch is still under contract? I believe they did and I wrote about it yesterday, but today I want to look at recent hires across the NHL to see how they were handled.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 13

Oilers Expected to Move On From Kris Knoblauch Amid Coaching Shakeup Rumours

The Edmonton Oilers appear to be heading toward a major offseason change behind the bench. According to Sportsnet’s Mark Spector, Kris Knoblauch had not officially been fired as of late Wednesday morning, but reports indicate a coaching change is expected before the end of the day.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 13

Oilers expected to fire head coach Kris Knoblauch Wednesday

The Edmonton Oilers appear ready to rip off the band-aid and make it official, removing Kris Knoblauch from his post as head coach. It comes amid an awkward time for the team, a day after word leaked out that the team had tried to get permission to speak with Bruce Cassidy, only to be stalled by the Vegas Golden Knights.

Kris Knoblauch News / The Hockey Writers / May 13

Knoblauch Deserves Far Better Treatment From the Oilers

If you don’t win, it must be the coach’s fault. That seems to be the mantra from Edmonton Oilers management, and this isn’t just in reference to general manager (GM) Stan Bowman.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 13

The Oilers’ most important summer in years is already off to a weird start

The Oilers are heading into their most important summer in ages, and while it was always going to be weird and messy, I’m not sure anyone expected it to start with a leak that turned into a fork in the road.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 13

Oilers rumors: The 2 players Edmonton reporter believes team should trade for

Stan Bowman and the Edmonton Oilers’ front office are feeling the heat after a season that ended with a first-round loss to the Anaheim Ducks. During the post-season media availabilities, Leon Draisaitl put some pressure on the team to improve, while Connor McDavid doubled down with even more pointed comments.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / May 13

Potential 2026 second-round draft targets for the Edmonton Oilers

With the playoffs officially over for the Edmonton Oilers, the only thing for the organization to look forward to is the upcoming NHL draft. The Oilers have four picks in the draft: second, third, sixth, and seventh round.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 13

Analyst Rips Oilers for Handling of Bruce Cassidy-Kris Knoblauch Situation

The Edmonton Oilers can’t be all too thrilled that word got out about their request for permission to speak with former Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy.

Jason Dickinson News / The Hockey Writers / May 13

Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Jason Dickinson

As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Mattias Ekholm, and now we turn our attention to one of the newest Oilers, Jason Dickinson.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / May 13

A check in on some former Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is more than underway, with one series already being completed. The Carolina Hurricanes swept the Philadelphia Flyers on their route to the Conference Finals.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 13

Oilers Need to Lock In RFAs Dach, Stastney & Michaels

As the Edmonton Oilers begin their offseason and get down to business, there’s one small area they should focus on getting secured soon rather than later.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 13

Who Leaked the Cassidy Interview Request by the Oilers?: Insider Has Ruthless Theory

The Edmonton Oilers asked to speak with Bruce Cassidy, presumably for an interview for the head coaching position they don’t currently have open. That

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 13

Pagnotta: Oilers were frustrated with Knoblauch’s tactics and player deployment

As of early Wednesday morning, Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch still has a job, despite being caught searching for a replacement. Frank Seravalli reported on Tuesday that the Oilers had asked the Vegas Golden Knights for permission to speak to Bruce Cassidy, but were dragging their feet and hadn’t given an answer.