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inverno76 wrote on Thu, 14 May 2026 09:36

Skookum Jim wrote on Thu, 14 May 2026 10:12

This from Lebrun

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This in from NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, his take that Edmonton has no sure thing replacement for fired coach Kris Knoblauch just yet: “The Oilers don’t have a coaching replacement already lined up. They plan a formal search to interview various candidates.”


There's only one coach you fire Knob for.. and they don't have him locked up yet.. or even have permission to talk to.. classique.



What would the narrative be if they just went out and hired Cassidy without interviewing anyone else? I am assuming it would be like in the past, where they get ridiculed for not doing an extensive process and chasing the newest shiny object.

I believe Cassidy is more than likely the shiny Len Thompson they are eager to chomp on, but now that they are in this position, is it not better to cast a net, rather than set one hook? Also, make no mistake, I believe the Oilers fumble farted this one again, and the management continues its run of incompetence since the year 2000.


You're right they should have done an extensive search.. but I think you could have been checking out all the other options first before you fire Knoblauch.. who's out there that has any cred.. Berube?, Laviolette?.. pretty slim pickens.. Cassidy best NHL experienced guy right now.. or they can play a hunch and go after a new up-and-comer.. which we've tried..

Guy that really needs to be evaulated is Bowman and his pro-scouts



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