NHL Insider Reveals New Twist Behind Edmonton Oilers’ Firing Kris Knoblauch

The Edmonton Oilers fired head coach Kris Knoblauch following the team's first-round exit in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, where they were eliminated by the Anaheim Ducks. This marked the first time since 2021 that the Oilers failed to advance past the first round, ending their run of back-to-back Stanley Cup Final appearances. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman has revealed new details behind the circumstances of Knoblauch's dismissal.