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Elliotte Friedman News / Oilersnation / May 15
Friedman thinks Oilers want ‘grinder’ coach who will be ‘more strict’
The stoic ways of Kris Knoblauch behind the Edmonton Oilers’ bench were what the team needed when he was hired in 2023. But the organization feels now that the voice needs to be firmer and more demanding as they approach a true “cup-or-bust” season.
Edmonton Oilers News / Professor Press Box / May 15
Grant Fuhr: The Oilers' Goalie Who Made Chaos Look Calm
Grant Fuhr wasn’t your textbook goalie—and that’s kind of what made him unforgettable. If you watched the Edmonton Oilers in the 1980s, you already know the deal.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 15
Daryl Katz was ‘driving force’ behind Oilers decision to fire Knoblauch: Report
As the dust settles on what has been nothing short of a chaotic week in Edmonton, word has started to trickle about what led to the demise of Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch.
The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 15
Oilers Insider Pushes Back on Darnell Nurse-for-Morgan Rielly Trade Rumors
Darnell Nurse and Morgan Rielly are two of the bigger-name players who could find themselves on the move this offseason, and recent rumors suggested that a swap of the two polarizing defensemen could even be on the table.
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.
Kris Knoblauch News / Oilersnation / May 15
The Knoblauch situation was overblown, but the Oilers need to organize
On Tuesday, Frank Seravalli reported that the Edmonton Oilers wanted permission to interview Bruce Cassidy for a coaching position that technically didn’t exist yet.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15
Penguins fans get the Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews teases they want
Pittsburgh became one of the positive surprises of the 2025-26 season en route to qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / May 15
Three coaching candidates for the Edmonton Oilers to explore
The Kris Knoblauch era has officially come to a close. Knoblauch and Assistant Coach Mark Stuart were “relieved of their duties,” the Edmonton Oilers announced yesterday.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 15
Oilers To Take 'Big Run at this Guy,' Says Insider
When asked if the media conference held by Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman on Thursday told him anything about the way the Oilers conducted business as head coach Kris Knoblauch was fired, insider Elliotte Friedman believes Edmonton was clumsy but unapologetic.
Adam Henrique News / The Hockey Writers / May 15
Oilers 2025-26 Report Cards: Adam Henrique
As the offseason rolls on, so do the Edmonton Oilers’ player grades. The last report card graded Zach Hyman, and now we turn our attention to Adam Henrique.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 15
Who stays, who goes? A closer look at Edmonton’s 2026 free agents
After a disappointing first-round exit against the Anaheim Ducks, the Edmonton Oilers head into the summer with more questions than answers. The team still has Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl at the centre of everything, but the version of the roster around them clearly wasn’t good enough.
Edmonton Oilers News / CBSSports.com / May 15
2026 NFL schedule biggest winners; Scottie Scheffler co-leader at PGA Championship; Oilers axe Kris Knoblauch
Plus our second batch of MLB rookie rankings
NHL News / Oilersnation / May 15
Oilers Trade Tree: The original Brett Kulak deal and Lane Hutson
The Edmonton Oilers may have made a mistake in trading Brett Kulak away. In December 2025, the Oilers sent Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Tristan Jarry and prospect Samuel Poulin.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 14
Bowman: Knoblauch ‘earned’ his three-year extension, but now Oilers need a new voice
General manager Stan Bowman said that the Edmonton Oilers needed a new voice behind the bench, despite Kris Knoblauch earning his contract extension when
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 14
Oilers Insider Points to Three Veterans as HC Options in Edmonton
The Edmonton Oilers made the inevitable official on Thursday, relieving Kris Knoblauch of his duties as head coach of the team after days of the hockey world knowing full well that the news was coming.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 14
Oilers’ GM Stan Bowman takes responsibility for struggles after firing Kris Knoblauch
When Stan Bowman spoke to the media Thursday morning, he was quick to acknowledge that the Edmonton Oilers‘ shortcomings were not solely on the shoulders of head coach Kris Knoblauch, whom the club fired earlier in the day.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 14
Oilers Facing Massive Questions After Chaotic Start to Offseason
The Edmonton Oilers entered the offseason knowing difficult decisions were ahead. After another season with Stanley Cup expectations ending in disappointment, changes always felt inevitable.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 14
Stan Bowman Defends Oilers’ Decision to Fire Kris Knoblauch
Edmonton Oilers General Manager Stan Bowman addressed the media Thursday, just hours after the organization fired head coach Kris Knoblauch and assistant Mark Stuart.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / May 14
Top 5 Performances by Oilers Players at the World Championship
The 2026 IIHF World Hockey Championship gets underway on Friday (May 15) in Switzerland. Five members of the Edmonton Oilers will be representing their
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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