Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch signs 3-year extension

Field Level Media|published: Fri 3rd October, 11:17 2025

Jun 3, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch is seen during media day in advance of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images

The Edmonton Oilers signed coach Kris Knoblauch to a three-year contract extension through 2028-29 on Friday.

Knoblauch, 47, guided the Oilers to the Stanley Cup Final in each of his first two seasons behind their bench, falling to the Florida Panthers in six games last season and in seven games in 2024.

He has compiled a 94-47-10 record in the regular season since replacing Jay Woodcroft on Nov. 13, 2023.

Knoblauch reached 80 wins in his 123rd game on Feb. 5, 2025, third-fastest in NHL history after Tom Johnson (111) and Mike Keenan (116).

The Oilers open the 2025-26 regular season at home against the rival Calgary Flames on Wednesday.

--Field Level Media