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Oilers rumors: Kris Knoblauch’s job status ‘under review’ after playoff failure

Kris Knoblauch was named the head coach of the Edmonton Oilers during the 2023-24 season, when Jay Woodcroft was fired. Woodcroft has led the Oilers to the playoffs two straight years and one conference finals, but after a 3-9-1 start, the Oilers moved on. Knoblauch led the team to the Stanley Cup Finals in his […] The post Oilers rumors: Kris Knoblauch’s job status ‘under review’ after playoff failure appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stan Bowman Addresses Oilers Goaltending Woes

After the Edmonton Oilers 2026 season ended in unspectacular fashion with their first round exit to the Anaheim Ducks, the process now begins towards retooling this squad for a potential Stanley Cup run next season.Arguably the biggest weakness of this Oilers team throughout the Connor McDavid era has been the goaltending. Edmonton has never had […] The post Stan Bowman Addresses Oilers Goaltending Woes appeared first on HEAVY.

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2 early Oilers trade targets after 1st-round loss to Ducks

While the Edmonton Oilers had their sights firmly set on advancing to the Stanley Cup Final for what would have been the third consecutive year, those hopes were dashed in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Oilers, who had defeated the Los Angeles Kings in Round 1 in each of the past […] The post 2 early Oilers trade targets after 1st-round loss to Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 early Oilers trade candidates after 1st-round loss to Ducks

A disappointing first-round loss for a team built around superstars is usually when trade rumors begin to surface and quickly gain traction. You see it in Toronto with Auston Matthews, and Ottawa with Brady Tkachuk, and it isn’t going to be long before everyone is concocting trade ideas for the Edmonton Oilers. With Connor McDavid […] The post 2 early Oilers trade candidates after 1st-round loss to Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stan Bowman responds to Connor McDavid calling Oilers average

The dreams of making a third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final for the Edmonton Oilers officially came to a close after they were unable to dig themselves out of a 3-1 series deficit against the Anaheim Ducks and were eliminated in six games. The Oilers, who had lost in each of the last […] The post Stan Bowman responds to Connor McDavid calling Oilers average appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Paul Bissonnette Rips Oilers GM Stan Bowman: ‘I Think Management’s Failed Them’

NHL on TNT panelist Paul Bissonnette ripped Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman, saying that the team’s management group has failed the team. The Oilers lost 5-2 to the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night to lose their first-round playoff series 4-2 and get bounced from the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. Considering the Oilers went to the […] The post Paul Bissonnette Rips Oilers GM Stan Bowman: ‘I Think Management’s Failed Them’ appeared first on HEAVY.

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Connor McDavid Admits the Oilers Were an ‘Average Team’ This Year

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid admitted that he led an “average team” this year, which is why they were eliminated in the playoffs. In a first-round playoff upset, the Anaheim Ducks beat the Oilers 5-2 in Game 6 to win the series 4-2. For the Oilers, this is a disheartening loss after the team went […] The post Connor McDavid Admits the Oilers Were an ‘Average Team’ This Year appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oilers Announce Leon Draisaitl Injury Update Before Kings Game

The Edmonton Oilers have already clinched a postseason berth and continue to navigate the final days of the regular season while holding position atop a tight Pacific Division. With a 40-29-10 record and 90 points in 79 games, Edmonton sits just two points ahead of the Vegas Golden Knights and the ...

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