He's here because he's very hockey smart that part is clear to me, and Coffey is here to bring a pressence and leadership basically. Coffey may not have the coaching experience, but dont underestimate the winning experience and the effect that can have in the room
This guy could be the most amazing coach in the world and it won't make a bit of difference. Edmonton management will never, ever, allow this team to succeed. If the goalie coach isn't mucking it up enough for them they will bring in a toxic "CEO of Hockey" to kill any momentum we had and muck it up even further.
I liked these answers. I am still very much against Woodcroft's firing as he brought the best out of our depth and especially defense as such a smart guy, but he did lack the ability to motivate. I'm not against Knobber's hiring, he does intrigue me, I think he can be good. Results will answer our questions, but I hope he doesn't pull an Aliens 3 where he throws away everything great from the last installment.
I like what he has to say about holding players accountable. One of Woody's faults is that he would bench a young player for a whole period or game but would not hold veterans accountable.
I continued cheering for the Oilers as one of their biggest fans when they traded Gretzky. I continued to support them when they traded Ryan Smith, I held out hope after the Chris Pronger fiasco. I understand that sometimes a coach must be replaced for the benefit of the club but this is unacceptable to me. Jay was a great coach and a great representative of the Oilers organization. This guy is an empty vessel in comparison. The team is responsible for their horrible start and the 2 best players in the NHL just haven't shown up. Jay was the scapegoat and I am now embarrassed for the Oilers front office executive team. How many goals do number one and number two have combined this season? And you fire the coach that tranformed this team dramatically after a dozen games? The losers in this organization are not the players or their former coach…just saying.
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Love his passion. Lets go Oil!
dead man talkin'
He's here because he's very hockey smart that part is clear to me, and Coffey is here to bring a pressence and leadership basically. Coffey may not have the coaching experience, but dont underestimate the winning experience and the effect that can have in the room
This guy is such a downgrade from jay woodcroft wow. 😅
He's not NEARLY as well spoken and articulate as Woodcroft is.
Best of luck, Kris. Hope you get that first W with the team tonight, and many more thereafter.
They'll get their 10 game bump like they always do with a new coach, but I fear we'll fall into the same trappings after that.
Wish him luck with this group, they seem pretty uncoachable
This guy is good positive attitude humble that is what is needed to move forward
This guy is a chess player never bet against a chess player
Welcome Chris!…I wish you all the success in the world!
This guy could be the most amazing coach in the world and it won't make a bit of difference. Edmonton management will never, ever, allow this team to succeed. If the goalie coach isn't mucking it up enough for them they will bring in a toxic "CEO of Hockey" to kill any momentum we had and muck it up even further.
My team he says
Kris Knoblauch will be better hopfelly get west playoffs for edmonton oilers lets go oilers
There's no "I" in Woodcroft, nor Knoblauch and as I remember no "i" in Team. The need some "D".
the level of speaking compared to Woody is quite low…
Your new Edmonton Otters!
Kris took Kootenay to the Memorial Cup with a 16-3 record in 2011. He is an outstanding coach
We lost our Woody and got a Knobby? Weird.
Ken Holland should take the larger blame I think for the team's lack of success.
Let’s go, Kris! I felt that last answer deeply. Here’s hoping for the best for you and our team.
I liked these answers. I am still very much against Woodcroft's firing as he brought the best out of our depth and especially defense as such a smart guy, but he did lack the ability to motivate. I'm not against Knobber's hiring, he does intrigue me, I think he can be good. Results will answer our questions, but I hope he doesn't pull an Aliens 3 where he throws away everything great from the last installment.
Wait for another coach get trained no rookie coach wins Stanley cure so there goes another year Dam. More accountability for the stars
Seems like a good guy.
I hope he gets Connor and his team going ASAP!
It’s the ref’s fault. And Mark Spector’s fault.
Is he going to cut Draisaitl and McDavid’s ice time? I hope so.
Team going nuclear tonight.
Fire Knoblauch.
And what if they keep losing ?… is Holland gonna fire this guy to
He sounds like Trudeau. “ thing will fox them self’s “
Skinner?😂😂😂
Are you kidding me 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Look closely and you'll see the puppet strings
If you’re a real fan…you’ll hold the boys down in this possibly rough transition. Let’s go boys, let’s bounce back!
should’ve got rid of Dustin Schwartz
Schwartz is A HORRIBLE GOALIE COACH !!!
Easy gamble…Oilers win tonight…new coach etc.
feels like moms new boyfriend
I like what he has to say about holding players accountable. One of Woody's faults is that he would bench a young player for a whole period or game but would not hold veterans accountable.
LETS GO KNOBLAUCH
LETS GO OILERS
Woody >
I continued cheering for the Oilers as one of their biggest fans when they traded Gretzky. I continued to support them when they traded Ryan Smith, I held out hope after the Chris Pronger fiasco. I understand that sometimes a coach must be replaced for the benefit of the club but this is unacceptable to me. Jay was a great coach and a great representative of the Oilers organization. This guy is an empty vessel in comparison. The team is responsible for their horrible start and the 2 best players in the NHL just haven't shown up. Jay was the scapegoat and I am now embarrassed for the Oilers front office executive team. How many goals do number one and number two have combined this season? And you fire the coach that tranformed this team dramatically after a dozen games? The losers in this organization are not the players or their former coach…just saying.
Oiler recipe for disaster; a McDavid Sandwich
One slice of Jeff Jackson & another slice of Kris Knoblauch, filled with loads of Holland-aise flavoured baloney.
Chase it with a little Paul Coffee & a Dustin Schwartz, to go…
I hope you have a successful NHL coaching career Kris 🙂
I wish you the best of luck