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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was 'a little snake bitten' last season claims Kris Knoblauch

The Edmonton Oilers 4–3 overtime loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night added to their string of mixed results this season. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins meanwhile recorded a goal and an assist to extend his point streak to four games as the team again showed flashes of its offensive potential, before falling just short of a second point.

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Knoblauch finds, sticks with line combinations as Oilers lose to Canucks

For maybe the first time all season, the Edmonton Oilers stuck with their line combinations for a whole game. It’s been a point of contention for the fanbase

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.

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The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 24

Knoblauch ready to put line blender to rest with McDavid, Draisaitl centring own lines moving forward

Kris Knoblauch has seen enough. After the Edmonton Oilers ran through their 21st line combination through eight games of the season in Thursday night’s come-from-behind win over the Montreal Canadiens, the head coach faced a barrage of questions about just how many different lines the team has ran through.

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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 / The Oil Rig / October 20

'Hopefully it’s not a long-term injury' says Kris Knoblauch after Kasperi Kapanen exits game due to injury

The Edmonton Oilers’ third straight loss came with a worrying sight as winger Kasperi Kapanen left Sunday’s 4-2 defeat to the Detroit Red Wings early in the second period and did not return.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 20

October Curse continues for Oilers

From bad to worse. Any hope the Edmonton Oilers had in salvaging their five-game eastern road trip blew up in their face Sunday afternoon, losing 4-2 to the Detroit Red Wings.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 19

Why Kris Knoblauch’s ice time decisions could backfire for the Oilers

Through five games of the 2025-26 season, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are both averaging over 23 minutes of time on ice (TOI). Not only does that lead the league for forwards, but it’s a higher rate than any forward has averaged in a season over the past decade.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / October 17

Oilers' Evan Bouchard Makes Blunt Admission After Kris Knoblauch's Comments

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard didn’t try to spin the narrative after playing one of the worst games of his career. The Oilers blueliner took full responsibility for multiple mistakes that cost his team during Thursday’s 4–2 loss to the New York Islanders.

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / October 17

Oilers’ Mattias Ekholm Defends Teammate After Kris Knoblauch's Comments

Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm wasn’t about to let the narrative get away from his defensive partner following Thursday's outing. After Evan Bouchard’s turnover-filled night drew sharp criticism from head coach Kris Knoblauch, Ekholm came to his teammate’s defense, insisting one bad game doesn’t change who Bouchard is.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / October 3

Oilers Extending Knoblauch Improves the Chances of McDavid Staying

The Edmonton Oilers got a big extension out of the way on Friday morning. No, it wasn’t Connor McDavid, but instead head coach Kris Knoblauch, who has led this team to the Stanley Cup Final in each of his two seasons behind the bench.

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 / Last Word On Sports / October 3

Oilers Lock Down Key Part of Off-Ice Staff Until 2029

Today there is hockey news from Alberta, and it is similar to news from yesterday. The news is that the Edmonton Oilers are playing copycat to the Calgary Flames.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 3

Knoblauch Signs, Hutson Deal, Eichel Close & More NHL Rumors

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Kris Knoblauch has signed an extension with the Edmonton Oilers. Is he the only one to have inked a new deal? Meanwhile, there is speculation about Lane Hutson‘s contract negotiations, particularly following the recent deals for Luke Hughes and Jackson LaCombe.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 3

Oilers and head coach Kris Knoblauch reportedly agree to multi-year contract extension

According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Oilers have signed head coach Kris Knoblauch to a multi-year contract extension. Edmonton’s bench boss was entering the final season of his previous deal in 2025-26.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / October 3

Oilers Ink Coach Kris Knoblauch To Multi-Year Extension

The Edmonton Oilers have signed their head coach, Kris Knoblauch, to a multi-year extension. I took some time on Friday to get confirmation from the team, but TSN’s Darren Dreger reported the deal was done, and eventually the Oilers confirmed a three-year extension.

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