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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.

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From Renney to Knoblauch: The nine head coaches of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ career with the Oilers

Nearly 14 years have gone by since Ryan Nugent-Hopkins first suited up for the Edmonton Oilers in his NHL debut during the 2011-12 season. Moreover, it’s hard to believe that in the upcoming 2025–26 season, the still baby-faced Nugent-Hopkins — currently at 959 regular-season games — will play the 1,000th game of his NHL career.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / August 4

Kris Knoblauch Is the Coach the Oilers Need to Build Around

After years of switching coaches, the Edmonton Oilers have someone who gets it, and it’s time to build around him. Let’s be honest—how many times have the Oilers “started fresh” behind the bench?

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 23

Head coach Kris Knoblauch on his new coaching staff, adjustments to Oilers’ penalty kill, and more

Since taking over behind the bench on November 12, 2023, Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch has more combined regular-season and playoff wins than every coach in the NHL, except Paul Maurice.

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 22

Oilers Coach Talks Early Impact of Signing and 2 Recent Trades

During an interview on Oilers Now with Bob Stauffer, Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch believes recent roster moves could pay off right away, with three newcomers—Matt Savoie, Ike Howard, and David Tomášek—in the mix for opening night roster spots to start the 2025-26 NHL season.

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Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals

Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 21

Kris Knoblauch continues to put his name in the history books as the Edmonton Oilers give him a vote of confidence

In his short career as a head coach in the NHL, Kris Knoblauch has taken the league by storm. In less than two seasons behind an NHL bench, he has two Stanley Cup Final appearances.

Edmonton Oilers News / Inside The Rink / July 15

Edmonton Oilers Coaching Staff Changes

Kris Knoblauch will have a couple of new fellow employees behind the bench. With the roster seeing plenty of changes this offseason, you might as well also change the people who direct the roster on the ice.

Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / July 15

Kris Knoblauch Drops Big Hint Regarding Isaac Howard and Matt Savoie's Roles for Next Season

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed how he plans to use Isaac Howard and Matt Savoie next season, and hinted they could crack the top-six group. The Edmonton Oilers are getting young for next year.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 14

Kris Knoblauch will give Howard and Savoie an opportunity on Oilers’ Special Teams

While Kris Knoblauch announced his coaching staff on Monday, it was also the first opportunity to speak with the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers about recent trades and free agent signings.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 14

Oilers Make Several Coaching Changes, Hire Former Calgary Coach

The Edmonton Oilers will have a new look behind the bench heading into the 2025-26 season. It is expected that head coach Kris Knoblauch will get an extension, but gone are Glen Gulutzan and Paul Coffey.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 13

Craig MacTavish Discusses Hiring an NHL Coaching Staff

Kris Knoblauch has been interviewing coaches for the past two weeks to fill four vacancies on his staff. Glen Gulutzan and Paul Coffey won’t be on the bench next year, while goalie coach Dustin Schwartz and skating and skills coach David Pelletier were not re-signed.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 11

Report: Expect lots of changes behind the Edmonton Oilers bench next season

The Edmonton Oilers on the ice will broadly look the same next season, but behind the bench, things are going to look quite different. Except for Kris Knoblauch, the Oilers’ assistant coaches, goalie coaches, and skating coach may look quite different.

NHL News / Oilersnation / June 29

Oilers looking to extend contract for head coach Kris Knoblauch, Stars set to hire Glen Gulutzan

Big news on the coaching front in Edmonton, as the Oilers are working on a contract extension for head coach Kris Knoblauch. Oilers general manager Stan Bowman revealed the news Saturday in a post-draft press conference.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 20

Are coaching changes coming for Edmonton Oilers?

NHL coaches might have the least job security in North America right now. Kris Knoblauch was hired on November 23rd, 2023. He’s been the Edmonton Oilers head coach for just under 19 months and he’s the 10th longest tenured head coach in the NHL.

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Edmonton Oilers News / House of Hockey / June 18

Oilers Head Coach Kris Knoblauch Comments After Humiliating Elimination by the Panthers

The Edmonton Oilers lost for a second straight season in the Stanley Cup Finals, and after the heartbreak, Kris Knoblauch has addressed the disappointing result.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 18

Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch: ‘There’s no silver lining’ to Stanley Cup Final loss

Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch didn’t mince words when describing his thoughts following a second straight Stanley Cup Final loss. Knoblauch has been an NHL coach for two seasons, and he’s been to two Stanley Cup Finals.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 16

Oilers HC Kris Knoblauch mum on Game 6 starting goalie

Facing elimination, Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch still isn’t sure who his starting goalie will be for Game 6, or, at least, he isn’t making his intentions known.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Hockey Latest / June 15

Kris Knoblauch Addresses Edmonton Oilers Goaltending Situation For Do Or Die Game 6

Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch addressed the elephant in the room following his team's 5-2 loss to the Panthers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. The

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 11

Knoblauch: Oilers will ‘likely’ make one lineup change for Game 4 against Panthers

The Edmonton Oilers just might be ready to shake things up a little bit. After dropping Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final on home ice to the Florida Panthers and Game 3 on the road in Florida Monday night, Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said his coaching staff could be looking to make a lineup change ahead of Game 4.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 10

Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch undecided on Game 4 starter in goal

Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch was noncommittal about who his starting goaltender between Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard would be for Thursday night’s Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / June 10

‘I just wish they had been calling it in Game 2’: Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch calls out Stanley Cup Final officiating

Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch wasted no time taking aim at the officiating shortly after the team’s 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers on Monday night.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 10

‘I just wish they had been calling it in Game 2’: Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch takes aim at Stanley Cup final officiating

As the Stanley Cup Final roars on between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers, the latter of the two coming out on top in Game 3 Monday night, what’s old is new again.

Edmonton Oilers News / Trade Talk Sports / June 9

Kris Knoblauch Snubbed for Jack Adams? It Makes No Sense

Regarding Spencer Carbery, the 2025 Jack Adams Award results leave one glaring question: how is the Edmonton Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch not even in the conversation?

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 8

Behind the Bench, Beyond the Stars: Knoblauch’s Oilers Are Built to Win

The Edmonton Oilers are facing the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final for the second time in two years. In 2024, the Oilers mounted a dramatic comeback only to fall one game short.

Edmonton Oilers News / Trade Talk Sports / June 8

Kris Knoblauch: No Panic About the Oilers’ Power Play

Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch addressed the media ahead of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. The Panthers won Game 2 in overtime.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 2

Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch Puts Himself in Elite Company With Another Cup Final Appearance

The Edmonton Oilers have made it back to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight season against the same opponent, the Florida Panthers, but they’ll be looking to pick up a series victory this time around and win their first championship since 1990.

Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 13

Oilers coach offers positive injury update on Mattias Ekholm

Ekholm has played just once since late March.

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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / April 21

Kris Knoblauch thinks the Oilers are as good on the road as at home. Is he right?

Game 1 between the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings starts tonight. While hockey fans across the world got to tune into the start of the playoffs over Saturday and Sunday, Oilers fans sat patiently awaiting their own team to drop the puck.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / February 6

Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch becomes third-fastest coach to 80 NHL wins

A small milestone was reached by one of the NHL’s newer coaches. The Edmonton Oilers outlasted the dreadful Chicago Blackhawks in an entertaining 4-3 overtime win on Wednesday night for the team’s 34th win of the 2024-25 season.