Oilers Head Coach Kris Knoblauch's Future in Edmonton in Jeopardy With Contract Set to Expire
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The contract for Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch is set to expire, and his future in Edmonton isn't assured after back to back Stanley Cup Final appearances.
Even though Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch has led them to back to back Stanley Cup Final appearances, his future in Edmonton isn't a sure thing.
As noted by analyst Darren Dreger, Knoblauch's contract, along with that of Ryan Huska, head coach of the divisional foe Calgary Flames, are both set to expire in 2026 and so far, an offer hasn't been made to either of them.
The Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers are going to ultimately have to worry about Ryan Huska, the head coach of the Calgary Flames, Kris Knoblauch of the Edmonton Oilers are both entering the final years of their contracts.
Now, they're in the very early discussions on both fronts, but no formal contract offers have been made by either club. It is something that we have to keep an eye on. I mean Ryan Huska, we can understand that, they're still trying to plan things out in Calgary. But Kris Knoblauch and the Edmonton Oilers have enjoyed a ton of success in the last couple of seasons.
-Darren Dreger
Now, they're in the very early discussions on both fronts, but no formal contract offers have been made by either club. It is something that we have to keep an eye on. I mean Ryan Huska, we can understand that, they're still trying to plan things out in Calgary. But Kris Knoblauch and the Edmonton Oilers have enjoyed a ton of success in the last couple of seasons.
-Darren Dreger
Knoblauch was hired by the Oilers to replace the fired Jay Woodcroft in November of 2023 after they began the year 3-9-1.
Kris Knoblauch wants to get a new contract done
Knoblauch made it clear that his preference is to move quickly on a new contract.
I'd be surprised if anyone knew that I was going into my last year of my contract because of everything else that's going on. We'll move on that quickly Hopefully, something gets done before we get going.
-Kris Knoblauch
-Kris Knoblauch
So far in his Oilers coaching career, Knoblauch has gone 94-47-10.
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