Knoblauch had his hands full after taking over a team sitting 31st in the overall standings.
Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch directs practice before taking on the Florida Panthers in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs, in Edmonton, Wednesday, June 5, 2024.Learning new players and personalities. Tweaking old tactics and teaching fresh concepts. Navigating a dream job and all the pressures that come with the spotlight of a Canadian market.
“I know what to expect from my players,” he said. “I know who they are and what they provide. Last year coming in, you’re getting used to … just everything.”Knoblauch’s demeanour did wonders for the Oilers when he arrived in a panicked, hockey-crazed city. It allowed Edmonton to breathe and find a foothold before flexing in the second half of the schedule and the playoffs.
The penalty kill, meanwhile, is no longer dead-last thanks to a perfect 12-for-12 stretch. The unit, however, sits 30th thanks in large part to the ugly numbers provided by goaltenders Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard, who have given up 16 goals on 59 combined short-handed shots for a .729 save percentage.
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