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The Edmonton Oilers Had No Choice to Move on From Kris Knoblauch

The Edmonton Oilers Had No Choice to Move on From Kris Knoblauch

The Edmonton Oilers officially relieved head coach Kris Knoblauch of his duties on Thursday morning. There are reports that the Oilers had made the decision on Wednesday but waited, given the news out of Toronto that the Maple Leafs fired Craig Berube.

Kris Knoblauch News / Oilersnation / May 15
The Knoblauch situation was overblown, but the Oilers need to organize

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.

Darnell Nurse News / The Oil Rig / May 15
Analyzing Darnell Nurse’s future with the Edmonton Oilers

Analyzing Darnell Nurse’s future with the Edmonton Oilers

To continue my series on what the Edmonton Oilers should do with Darnell Nurse this offseason, I will talk today about the prospect of holding on to Darnell Nurse.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 15
Penguins fans get the McDavid, Matthews teases they want

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.

Kris Knoblauch is Oilers' latest fall guy, and there aren't many promising alternatives
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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / May 15
Three coaching candidates for the Edmonton Oilers to explore

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.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

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 / NHL Trade Talk / May 15
Oilers To Take 'Big Run at this Guy,' Says Insider

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / May 14
Oilers’ GM Stan Bowman takes responsibility for struggles after firing Kris Knoblauch

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

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 / Oilersnation / May 14
Bowman denies reports Evan Bouchard played with concussion during NHL playoffs

Bowman denies reports Evan Bouchard played with concussion during NHL playoffs

Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman has shot down reports of Evan Bouchard playing through a concussion in the 2026 playoffs. “No, that is not accurate,” Bowman told the media during Thursday’s availability.

Stan Bowman News / Oilersnation / May 14
Bowman says Oilers will cast ‘wide search’ for new head coach

Bowman says Oilers will cast ‘wide search’ for new head coach

Despite all of the smoke this week about the Edmonton Oilers and Bruce Cassidy being the team’s reported target at head coach, general manager Stan Bowman said he would be casting a wide net in searching for Kris Knoblauch’s replacement.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / May 14
Stan Bowman Defends Oilers’ Decision to Fire Kris Knoblauch

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

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

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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Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / May 13
Oilers coaching situation not as messy as first thought

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.

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