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Oilers Extend Head Coach Kris Knoblauch on Three-Year Deal Through 2028–29

The move underscores bench stability to keep the championship window intact during Connor McDavid’s contract year.

Jun 12, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch looks on during the third period against the Florida Panthers in game four of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch yells during practice at the NHL Stanley Cup final in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
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Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch watches the play from the bench with Vasily Podkolzin, left to right, Leon Draisaitl, Connor McDavid and Corey Perry during the second period in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers in Sunrise, Fla., on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Overview

  • The club announced the three-year extension Friday, confirming Knoblauch is signed through 2028–29 with financial terms undisclosed.
  • TSN’s Darren Dreger first reported the agreement, which the Oilers confirmed shortly after.
  • Knoblauch has taken Edmonton to back-to-back Stanley Cup Finals since replacing Jay Woodcroft on Nov. 12, 2023.
  • The Oilers are 94-47-10 in 151 regular-season games under Knoblauch, reflecting a strong .656 points percentage.
  • GM Stan Bowman characterized talks as productive with no speed bumps, while observers note the deal could aid efforts to retain McDavid, whose status is unchanged.