The Edmonton Oilers may finally have reason for optimism in their search for a new head coach. NHL reporter Karman Gill recently shared on X that broadcaster John Shannon believes the Oilers will eventually receive permission to interview former Vegas Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy. Speaking on Oilers Now on May 27, Shannon suggested Vegas … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers’ decision to fire head coach Kris Knoblauch has quickly turned into one of the NHL offseason’s biggest talking points, with Toronto Sun columnist Steve Simmons sharply criticizing general manager Stan Bowman for the move. Knoblauch and assistant coach Mark Stuart were dismissed on May 14 after Edmonton’s disappointing first-round playoff exit against … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers’ decision to fire Kris Knoblauch continues to reveal deeper organizational tension, and the latest comments from NHL insider Elliotte Friedman point directly toward owner Daryl Katz as a major force behind the move. The Oilers’ 2025-26 campaign ended in a first-round playoff exit against the Anaheim Ducks. Speaking on 32 Thoughts alongside … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers appear headed toward a major coaching decision after a disappointing first-round playoff exit, and the future of head coach Kris Knoblauch is now under serious doubt. After reaching back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals in 2024 and 2025, Edmonton collapsed against the Anaheim Ducks in six games during the 2026 NHL playoffs. The loss … Read more
The Edmonton Oilers entered the 2025-26 NHL season expecting another Stanley Cup run. Instead, they finished with their earliest playoff exit in five years and growing questions about the organization’s direction. After losing 4-2 to the Anaheim Ducks in the first round, criticism has expanded beyond the coaching staff and onto the front office, led … Read more
