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Sometimes you think a player might need a minute to catch up or maybe ease back in. Then they just show up and do everything anyway? That’s Leon Draisaitl in a nutshell, and Kris Knoblauch can’t help but shake his head.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 15

Knoblauch’s Not Sure How Oilers Will Use Three Goalies

The Edmonton Oilers have three goalies that they trust. When Kris Knoblauch talked about Connor Ingram filling in for Tristan Jarry, there was no overanalysis—just a coach who likes what he’s seeing.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 15

Kris Knoblauch’s questionable decisions in Oilers’ loss to the Predators

The Edmonton Oilers suffered a close 4-3 loss in overtime to the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. They showed a solid effort, but with numerous unforced errors, they surrendered many quality chances against.

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Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

Oilers Would Be Out of Their Minds to Fire Knoblauch

It’s impossible to ignore the noise going around, and picking up steam, across social media. The 2025-26 season has been a strange one for the Edmonton Oilers, as seemingly nobody has an idea yet as to whether or not this team is a true Stanley Cup contender.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / January 4

Oilers' Kris Knoblauch Sends Connor McDavid Message After Flyers Game

The Edmonton Oilers dropped a 5-2 decision to the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, despite another strong night from Connor McDavid. McDavid scored at even strength and added a power-play assist while trying to spark a comeback.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 2

Knoblauch wants Oilers’ Jack Roslovic in the top-six. Is that the right move?

It seems like the Edmonton Oilers’ top-six is about to be cemented. After Wednesday’s 6-2 defeat to the Boston Bruins, Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch addressed the media in his post-game presser.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / January 1

Oilers HC Kris Knoblauch provides critical injury update on goaltender Tristan Jarry

Combining his stints in both Pittsburgh and Edmonton, Jarry has been good for a save percentage of .906 and a goals-against average of 2.73 to go with his 12-3-1 record.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 22

Mr. Ingram taught a young Kris Knoblauch, now Knoblauch coaches his son Connor

While Kris Knoblauch acts as the teacher for this Edmonton Oilers team, it’s Connor Ingram’s dad who taught the coach a thing or two back in the day. Imperial,

Edmonton Oilers News / Athlon Sports / December 22

Kris Knoblauch Announces Tristan Jarry Update After Post-Trade Setback

The Edmonton Oilers continue to deal with uncertainty in goal following the recent injury to Tristan Jarry. The former Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender arrived in Edmonton just over a week ago via trade in exchange for Stuart Skinner and Brett Kulak, but only lasted three games in the Oilers' net before being sidelined.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / December 21

‘It’s important Trent has a reset’: Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch details Frederic’s healthy scratch, potential lingering effects of injury

With the Edmonton Oilers getting back to town from Minnesota late Saturday night, the team held an optional morning skate on Sunday ahead of their game against the Vegas Golden Knights.

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.

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.

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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 / 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.

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 / 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 / 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