NHL insider updates Coach Knoblauch's future, when Oilers shake-up move could happen
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The Edmonton Oilers are not expected to fire Coach Knoblauch anytime soon, according to new insider reports.
As the Oilers record has fallen to 9-9-5 and outside of a playoff spot, Coach Knoblauch has found himself on the hot seat with numerous issues emerging on the ice - but Edmonton will let him weather the storm.
NHL insider reports Oilers Coach Knoblauch is not at risk of being fired
Speaking on the turmoil of several Canadian teams at the moment, NHL insider David Pagnotta reported that the Oilers will likely not be firing Coach Knoblauch. Instead, the Oilers view this as a roster problem.
You're probably not signing these guys and then making a coaching change two months later. I get it that everyone's going nuts about this, losing their minds, but maybe it's the roster construction that's not up to snuff for some of these teams.
So no, I don't expect a coaching change in Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary anytime soon.
- David Pagnotta
The heat's on Knoblauch for good reason at this point. Past the 25% mark of the season, the Oilers are struggling massively at all positions at 5v5 - where playoff teams should really be measuring themselves.
As Pagnotta mentioned, Knoblauch will remain safe due to his contract. Signed to a 3-year extension that begins next season, firing him now would be a costly decision.
While the Oilers won't be firing Coach Knoblauch, they may instead pursue a roster shake-up move. The team has just called up power forward Connor Clattenburg to step in for injury, but more could be coming soon.
As the Oilers return home from their current 7-game road trip, it'll be a better time to make any sort of shakeup moves. Judging their response to playing the Panthers in a Cup Final rematch will be valuable too.
Hopefully the Oilers are able to turn around their season with their current roster, because it looks like Knoblauch will be here for quite some time.
So no, I don't expect a coaching change in Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary anytime soon.
- David Pagnotta
The heat's on Knoblauch for good reason at this point. Past the 25% mark of the season, the Oilers are struggling massively at all positions at 5v5 - where playoff teams should really be measuring themselves.
As Pagnotta mentioned, Knoblauch will remain safe due to his contract. Signed to a 3-year extension that begins next season, firing him now would be a costly decision.
While the Oilers won't be firing Coach Knoblauch, they may instead pursue a roster shake-up move. The team has just called up power forward Connor Clattenburg to step in for injury, but more could be coming soon.
As the Oilers return home from their current 7-game road trip, it'll be a better time to make any sort of shakeup moves. Judging their response to playing the Panthers in a Cup Final rematch will be valuable too.
Hopefully the Oilers are able to turn around their season with their current roster, because it looks like Knoblauch will be here for quite some time.
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NOVEMBRE 21 | 533 ANSWERS NHL insider updates Coach Knoblauch's future, when Oilers shake-up move could happen Do you think the Oilers will make a shake-up roster move when they get back to Edmonton? | ||
| Yes | 315 | 59.1 % |
| No | 120 | 22.5 % |
| Clattenburg is their move | 98 | 18.4 % |
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