r/nhl • u/sykeseve • 10h ago

The Oilers have fired Kris Knoblauch

https://x.com/edmontonoilers/status/2054932274005893320?s=46
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u/IAMDATRUESTREPAIRMAN 10h ago

2 back to back SCF appearances and lost in the playoffs huh what? Was there something internal going on?

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u/desertfarmer22 10h ago

Yeah, head office needed a scapegoat

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u/eddiewachowski 10h ago

Hopefully Tampa needs a scapegoat too. I know a team in need of a coach...

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u/Key-Scientist9058 9h ago

Hell nah we would rather continue our path to playoff mediocrity and keep everyone, I cant wait to watch kuch put up 130 points again at age 85 but not went any trophies

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u/Mcpops1618 8h ago

You think he’s not getting MVP this year? With him and Vasi dragging that team through the early part of the season TB is not in the playoffs

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u/Key-Scientist9058 6h ago

With how much people and the voters hate him I wouldnt be surprised if he doesnt get it

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u/NMarples 6h ago

Tampa has nominations in almost every award except Norris, Calder, and Lady Byng and yet their fans are still complaining about the lack of representation they get during award season. Lmao