When asked if Evander Kane might be ready to go for the Edmonton Oilers following his participation in practice on Thursday morning, Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch responded: “We have possibilities.” That said, Jason Gregor of Sports 1440 tweeted, “Watching the entire practice it does not look like Kane will play. Skated on the 5th line…
Despite an impressive coaching performance by Kris Knoblauch of the Edmonton Oilers, he finds himself excluded from the finalists for the 2023-24 Jack Adams Award. The three finalists announced on Friday– Rick Bowness (Winnipeg Jets), Andrew Brunette (Nashville Predators), and Rick Tocchet (Vancouver Canucks) — have undeniably accomplished commendable feats. That said, Knoblauch’s omission raises…
As the professional hockey journalist covering the Edmonton Oilers and head coach Kris Knoblauch, it’s worth noting that Knoblauch is preparing for his first NHL playoff series. Taking over the coaching job midseason, Knoblauch successfully guided the struggling Oilers to an impressive 49-27-1 record. As they gear up for Game 1 against the Los Angeles…
According to an article by Daniel Nugent-Bowman of The Athletic, the Edmonton Oilers are using the last 15 or so games of the season to audition specific roles and line combinations on the roster. The secret will be to find the right chemistry and define certain roles. This will apply to several players, but specifically,…
