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Evan Bouchard’s season has been defined by elite offensive output paired with some moments of defensive volatility, and Tuesday’s loss added another example of that contrast.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / December 10

Oilers Coach Calls Sabres Loss Hiccup, Not Trend

The Edmonton Oilers put themselves in a hole they couldn't quite climb out of against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night, getting shut out through the first two periods before mounting a furious third-period comeback that fell just short in a 4-3 overtime loss.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / December 10

Oilers Coach Kris Knoblauch Reveals Mistakes in Sabres Loss

The Edmonton Oilers entered Tuesday’s matchup against the struggling Buffalo Sabres looking to extend their winning streak to three games ahead of their final home appearance before entering a five-game road trip on Saturday.

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 6

Scenes From Morning Skate: Knoblauch sticks with four-goal second line

Kris Knoblauch didn’t exactly plan for Vasily Podkolzin, Leon Draisaitl, and Matt Savoie to become his second line against the Seattle Kraken, and now the Winnipeg Jets.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 5

Knoblauch Sarcastically Credits Odd Source for McDavid Breakout

Connor McDavid told the media after Thursday’s 9-4 win over the Seattle Kraken that he approached the game with a shooter’s mentality. “I thought I passed a couple away the other night.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 3

Knoblauch Challenges Forward to Create in Limited Minutes to Earn More

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch has laid out the challenge to a depth forward who he’d like to see take on a bigger role. Trent Frederic isn’t going to be handed extra ice time—he needs to force the issue.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 3

Ask Dubey: Knoblauch on the hot seat? Skinner’s biggest weakness?

We’ve seen some rough showings at home from the Edmonton Oilers early this season. In the span of a couple of weeks, they’ve taken a 9-1 loss to Colorado and an 8-3 drubbing from Dallas.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28

Oilers HC announces several injury updates

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch shared several updates, as reported by Jason Gregor of Sports 1440; most notably, Jack Roslovic is set to miss multiple weeks.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 28

The Oilers are taking on the personality of their head coach

Let me start this by saying I’m not calling for Kris Knoblauch’s head. I have a gripe with the head coach that’s been gnawing at me for a while. It isn’t the biggest issue with the Oilers right now.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 26

Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch issues strong demand after 8-3 loss to Stars

Things have gone from bad to worse for the Edmonton Oilers, who were crushed 8-3 by the Dallas Stars on home ice on Tuesday night. It’s been a brutal start for the back-to-back defending Western Conference champions, who are now 10-10-5 and sixth place in the Pacific Division.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 25

Key Oilers return, but Knoblauch’s latest comments the real story

A couple of familiar faces returned to the ice for the Edmonton Oilers on Monday as Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Kasperi Kapanen took part in a practice at the Downtown Community Arena.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 19

Kris Knoblauch calls out Edmonton Oilers defence for 'not being aggressive enough'

The Edmonton Oilers’ seven-game road trip took another hit Monday night as they fell 5–1 to the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center, a defeat Head Coach Kris Knoblauch said hinged on a sharp momentum swing after the first period.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 18

Insider Says Kris Knoblauch’s Seat is Getting Warmer in Edmonton

For the fourth straight year overall and second consecutive year under Kris Knoblauch, the Edmonton Oilers have gotten off to a poor start to a season.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 18

Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch gets real on what went wrong in Sabres loss

The Edmonton Oilers walked into KeyBank Center expecting a battle with the Buffalo Sabres, but what they got was a collapse that pushed Kris Knoblauch to speak harder and clearer than he has all season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 12

Oilers’ Evan Bouchard responds after being benched by head coach Kris Knoblauch

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch gave the fans screaming for accountability on Evan Bouchard an early Christmas gift on Monday night. With just over eight minutes left in the first period, Knoblauch had seen enough of his $10.5 million defenceman and parked him on the bench until the second frame.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 11

Old Comments Suggest Knoblauch Lost Oilers Room Before Season Began

There was an awful lot of pressure on the Edmonton Oilers heading into Monday night’s game versus the Columbus Blue Jackets. Not often would you expect a game in mid-November to have so much importance for a team coming off back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals, but that is exactly where the Oilers have found themselves early in this 2025-26 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / November 9

Kris Knoblauch refuses to point at the crease after 9-1 meltdown at home

The Edmonton Oilers home ice offered no refuge on Saturday night as the Colorado Avalanche ran rampant in a 9–1 blowout at Rogers Place. The Oilers, who entered the night hoping to jump back at top form after three days off-the-ice, instead looked outmatched at every turn.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / November 3

Oilers Head Coach Names Team’s Biggest Flaws Amid Slow Start to NHL Season

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch spoke to the media before Monday’s game against the St. Louis Blues. He discussed the team’s start and areas that need improvement.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / October 25

Kris Knoblauch admits Oilers are ‘not playing very good hockey’ ahead of road trip

The Edmonton Oilers are about to hit the road again with two games out west against Seattle and Vancouver, still searching for the kind of consistent rhythm that defined them last spring. They’ve managed flashes of their true form through the first stretch of the 2025–26 season, but things are far from stable.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 3

Edmonton Oilers Extend Head Coach Kris Knoblauch Through 2028-29

The Edmonton Oilers have announced that they have extended head coach Kris Knoblauch, who is now set to remain behind the bench for the club until the end of the 2028-29 season.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / October 3

Oilers sign coach Kris Knoblauch to three-year extension

The Edmonton Oilers signed head coach Kris Knoblauch to a three-year contract extension through the 2028-29 season, the team announced Friday. TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger reported the extension earlier in the day.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 3

Oilers to sign HC Kris Knoblauch to multiyear extension

The Oilers and head coach Kris Knoblauch have agreed to terms on a multiyear contract extension.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / September 12

7 Cool Things About Oilers Coach Kris Knoblauch

When the Edmonton Oilers named Kris Knoblauch head coach in November 2023, many weren’t sure what to make of it. He wasn’t a big-name hire. There was no Stanley Cup ring, no dramatic press conference, no chest-pounding promises.