POST-RAW | Kris Knoblauch 06.24.24

[@ryoguy3236]

Chin up Kris! Hell of a season! 💯

[@koshka02]

The Oilers would not have gotten this far without Knoblauch and Coffey. Terrific coach, and hope he stays coaching the Oilers for the foreseeable future.

[@PopJunk]

You and rest of the coaching staff turned this team around to make the Stanley Cup Finals Game 7! That’s huge. Hardly anyone would’ve expected that. You deserve a break. I’ll see you in the Fall.

[@turboduran2531]

😂

[@fake_hugo404]

@@turboduran2531 laughing at the truth? He his a great coach. Name an other coach who did what he did this year...

[@nolankuffner3573]

Not only persisting in the Final, but just making the playoffs with home ice in the first round. These two teams are A LOT more similar than most people have acknowledged (a long drought of basement dwelling and futility, replete with tons of top picks), but I honestly think the difference is HOW the Oilers and Panthers responded with those opportunities. Florida structured this team around defense and goaltending. Edmonton? Not so much. And I guarantee Florida still picks guys like McDavid and Draisatl, given the chance. But as a whole, they're a better team by NOT picking the best goal scorers and playmakers. It's the guys who have that grit, that desire to play defense, not just the ability to do so. The guys who break bones in their feet breaking shots and don't miss a shift. Florida's entire game is attack and suffocate the opponents chances to respond. And they did. Not all the time. Not consistently. But enough, and that's the difference it takes to win. By pushing into those plays and trusting you win more than you lose. You can go 16-12, usually not enough to make the playoffs, but enough to win a Cup. It's absolutely a new season, and this one will be just as important for Edmonton as the Panthers, once the smoke clears and Tuesday morning rolls around. Knoblauch likely gets at least 4 years in Edmonton out of this season. McDavid becomes a top paid player, or the Oilers win next season and then he becomes a top paid player. Florida isn't going anywhere either. They've been a top team for 3 years, and now they'll want more. The state of Florida is getting crazy for hockey, and I think their fan support this season has reflected that.

[@eddstark251]

Thanks for the extra ticket revenue. Enjoy the flight back to Canada

[@Stuchainz96]

I will say we will know for certain how great this management is for Edmonton Oilers. This run was not in the Oilers' favor, but we made it beat all the odds. Management GM, 7 all the upper staff, know what is needed to fix the issues that brought us this year. We can make them better for 2024-2025. We know what to fix and add, too. That's it. Stay strong and be bent over for a couple of days, but then when July hits go right back, get the mentality back with it, ready to go from the start of next season

[@therealethan1010]

This is just the beginning coach! You made all of Oil Country proud and we’re thankful for you!

[@RYMAN1321]

We can hope, but it’s never a guarantee they’ll be back again.

[@st0rmchild]

Great coach. What a turnaround this season. From 31st overall to game 7 of the finals.

[@toedrag-release]

Big Knob got us into not only the finals but a game7 at that. We needed him years ago. What a stud of a coach!

[@SurfinCowboy5615]

😂

[@BankLXI]

@@SurfinCowboy5615 bro has nothing to do with his life but laugh at comments?

[@georgeagioritis1283]

@@toedrag-release get rid of Skinner

[@royanderson3478]

Can't blame Skinner on that second goal. Kulak had to step up on Reinhardt at the blue line. You're taught that in Bantam AA.​@@georgeagioritis1283

[@toedrag-release]

@@georgeagioritis1283 Skinner wasn't the problem tonight

[@charleskletter8974]

Kris KNOBLAUCH did an amazing job and will be back next year

[@deanm3464]

Man what a season, I'm so proud of this team and what they have done! They faught til the end and that's what I care about! This team will be raising that cup very soon

[@GREGGSOHO]

No they won't...Canada doesn't win Stanley Cups, Florida does!

[@OnwardsUpwards]

Florida is not a country bro​@@GREGGSOHO

[@xaief9392]

@@GREGGSOHOFlorida just won bro, the same could be said about any team that has won a singular cup. Hell Montreal must be the best cup province in the world if we’re going by cup wins.

[@RedPill780]

@@xaief9392 Montreal is a city, not a province.

[@eddstark251]

No they won’t 😂😂😂😂

[@TH-tl6sy]

Fantastic job coaching these playoffs Kris, Thank you! Too many years of Coaches to afraid to make the hard choices or moves getting out coached in too many series. You were amazing! Thanks for all your hard work!

[@3k461]

This playoffs was so fun to watch. thank you oilers for the historic run that we will remember for a long time.

[@Nicholaskcl]

Knoblauch is an amazing coach and we are lucky to have him! I don't blame him whatsover for the loss, and rather THANK him for the amazing work he did this season. You are a GIFT CHRIS THANK YOU!!!

[@RobC97]

Thank you for giving our team an identity. Looking forward to you getting to coach the full season next year. Next year we bring home the Stanley Cup and the Jack Adams. Thanks Coach

[@SurfinCowboy5615]

😂😂😂 Buddy crying and simping on every video. Alberta trailer boy 💀

[@charleskletter8974]

Kris KNOBLAUCH did an incredible job as head coach and will be back next year with Paul Coffey … they both did an amazing job coaching this team… the oilers will learn from this and will make another run at the STANLEY CUP AND HOPEFULLY WIN IT NEXT YEAR-so McDAVID AND LEON DRAIS WILL HOIST THAT CUP AND McDAVID WILL GET ANOTHER CONN SMYTHE

[@TH-tl6sy]

I really Hope Coffey want to come back. Was a super long season and he didn't want the job anyway. He did miracles with this D-core. I pray he stays. But I dunno.

[@rocketrichard1338]

Yep I see no reason they won't be back

[@jazefgcm6534]

Thank you for this season Kris, I’m glad you’re a part of this team and we were so damn close

[@v-nyx]

I've always liked this guy. So levelheaded. Great season from you Kris! Hoping to see you back next season. It's just starting.

[@haidxe]

Knobby you should be so proud!!! Job well done. Thank you for the memories and giving us the maximum amount of hockey this year!

[@cindyrussell1581]

Very proud of these bunch of guys, Thank you all for such a great season, hope we see you all back next year.

[@SanchezKirby]

It has been a great 2024 Stanley cup playoffs and the finals after turn around season, looking forward to next season LGO

[@rdymond04]

Stanley Cup Finalist in his first season as head coach. That's an amazing accomplishment.

[@SteriyProductions]

Heartbreaking, this one gonna sting for awhile

[@wayne6777]

😃

[@Hawaii96720]

@@wayne6777 clown

[@TeamMysticOSRS]

@@wayne6777your cardiac cats jersey is showing

[@dillonswartz3416]

@@wayne6777 sore wiener

[@RYMAN1321]

Florida was the right team to win though as it was the first time they’ve won the Stanley Cup. 30 years in the making as well.

[@gregjohnson298]

An amazing coach,great job this year Kris!

[@passionparade]

"Heads up High" . That was my thought as well. Cheers Kris. In this town of ours where there is so much self defeat from so many lost and tortured souls we are Grateful for what the Oilers organization has done , sending the powerful message of Resilience and what the Spirit of Perseverance can accomplish. Keep the struggle alive!

[@immortalviking50]

Anyone says Knoblauch is a bad coach they don't know what they are talking about. Also amazing work from Paul Coffey and the rest of the coaching staff. lets see what they have in store for us in October!

[@Skibum-ce8pl]

We love you knobby

[@Can-rd2ft]

Thank you for leading us through the whole season, for personally caring and supporting our boys ❤️ You played a big role in bringing our team together!

[@monicaarisman4293]

Thank you Oilers for a great season. Hold your heads up high. You have nothing and I mean nothing to be ashamed of! Have a great summer and go on the next run next season. Hope to see the coaching staff back next season!

[@WilliamWyatt-cn6mh]

I’ve never been more proud of my oilers. Thanks guys for the best season for decades. There was so much support from fans across the Canada. Can’t wait for next season 😊

[@ardencyproductions1981]

Thank you for everything coach. You did one amazing Job with this team like no one before you..

[@ryans413]

Hell of a season this hurts but I’m very proud

[@wayne6777]

As a Flames fan I now forgive Tkachuk and Bennett. Wear McDavid and Draisaitl’s Cup rings with pride, boys.

[@parissaucier-yf3rj]

Thank you so much for the exciting Stanley Cup series Oilers.

[@Stuchainz96]

Still a good run, as an Oilers fan forver, Florida did a fantastic job at Stopping our leaders, especially McDavid. But their morale stay strong we'll do it next year

[@littlems.tries-to-fix-it6270]

Thank you Kris, well done!! 🧡💙🧡💙

[@LaSTBlazin]

Kris did an amazing job this year what a turn around for this team. Keep your heads up you guys did outstanding 👍

[@gracefearon]

Congratulations, Knoblauch! This was a tremendous year 1 for you. You have given us life again. This deep run is tremendous.

[@50hellkat2]

Very proud of the Edmonton Oilers. They fought the good fight. I feel they will win it next year. ❤

[@Thisisbailie]

A rookie coach took a team that was in last place to game 7 of the cup final and lost by one goal..

[@maddyG7414]

An amazing coach. Really carried them to that final, and they deserved to be in the top two. ❤

[@lonewolfwarrior2143]

The playoffs were so fun to watch this year, good job fellas! Hope you guys make a deep run again next year and take it all!!

[@pierrecamirand616]

I'm confident that this is only the beginning of a brilliant career as a head coach! We'll be cheering for you in the seasons to come, Coach!! 2025!

[@popeluigi]

Kris Knoblauch, Paul Coffey, Glen Gulutzan and Mark Stuart should be considered an All-Star coaching staff

[@Maximus-yi2zu]

U guys have put a amazing season for the True Fans we went from the Bottom to the Top .. It all came down to being beat by one goal 🥅 We all Salute you The Team , coaching and All the staff involved 100%

[@chaseorvis2828]

I feel like 29 and 97 should have not been put together at the end, obviously 20/20 but Leon must have a noticeable injury as he couldn’t really generate all series.

[@FailedBard]

They hadn't produced out together since game 3 of the second round. It was obviously a bad decision even at the time.

[@chaseorvis2828]

@@FailedBard Yeah, I don’t understand why he’d double them up like that so much instead of making a combo like 55-97-71, just something no one would expect and has a lot if speed. They needed a completely different look, not the same old same old.

[@Apoch86]

Yep 100%… I know you’re looking for magic when they do that, but recent history has indicated is just isn’t happening, and definitely wasn’t happening against Florida… When I saw that I knew we were done… I was hoping for a miracle, but my gut sank when I saw them out there together…

[@SejiTwo]

@@chaseorvis2828 I think if he really wants to shortened the bench he could have put 19 - 97 - 18 and 13 - 29 - 28. as Janmark and brown could play with any center. Nuge has been a no show and really bad on the boards in all finals.

[@lightcreamcheese]

Thank you coach I am so proud of the Oilers.

[@Jakmeov]

Proud of the boys

[@JeffBisCamp]

Congratulations McDavid !! Keep Up The Great Work !! Cheers bro ! 🏆🏒😎👍

[@melissaserantes7789]

It was a really great season for coaching the team until the Finals. You all did a great job, and we'll cheer for Oilers next season. We're so proud of you! Go Oilers! 🎉🎉🎉

[@charleskletter8974]

The OILERS SHOULD BE PROUD OF THEMSELVES OVERCOMING A TERRIBLE START TO turning their season around led by this incredible coach in KRIS KNOBLAUCH AND PAUL COFFEY GETTING INTO PLAYOFFS AND MAKING THE STANLEY CUP FINALS SINCE 2006 (18 YEARS) … THE OILERS WILL BE BACK NEXT YEAR AND WILL WIN THE CUP … bet on it

[@anthonyveysey]

I think you've done a tremendous job here ! Keep it going and win a cup or two or three !

[@KptKrunch9481]

Great season Kris- it's weird how I've yet to hear anything about the L.A kings when talking about the playoffs - like that series never happened.

[@nileswillis7992]

Because Edmonton trounces them in the playoffs every year.

[@garyspring5981]

It was a wonderful in effort be very proud

[@ryleyw3684]

What a great coach, brought the Oilers out if a rough start and brought them all the way to the very last game of the season, take a break and come back in October hungrier for the cup.

[@pdcadiz]

You guys are amazing, win or loss, you are still our CHAMPS❤

[@gypsy5647]

Thank you, Oilers for an amazing run 🧡💙🧡💙

[@imthecloser111]

Bad job coaching tonight. McDavid's play did not warrant the kind of ice time he got. Janmark-Henrique-Brown was the most effective line and they barely played the 3rd period.

[@rustydusty1111]

Agreed, Janmark, brown and henrique did more I find that mcdavid, Draisitil and hyman. We should of let them play more.

[@Orpheusftw]

The only line that had been getting consistent results throughout the series. I almost wonder if _simply winning_ wasn't the only thought process. "Redeeming" Draisaitl? "Cementing McDavid's legacy" with a few more points?

[@MrWebsnappers]

​@Orpheusftw If that's even remotely true, that's a huge disservice to the team & the fans. I could see it happening, though.

[@nolankuffner3573]

Real talk (as a Canadian who wasn't cheering for the Oilers) the parallels here are RIDICULOUS. Last year, Panthers go from out of the playoffs, counted out, given NO CHANCE, make the Finals and lose to a more complete team. Oilers, this year, go from out of the playoffs, counted out, given NO CHANCE, and lose to a more complete team. If you remember this, think about this, and carry a part of this forward, this can be you. If not next year, then soon. Draisatl was just another casualty of Florida's stifling defense and one of them, (Ekblad, one of Florida's 4 top 3 first round picks in 5 years, VERY similar to Edmonton) just happened to have good games when called upon. If those same parallels are to be noted and carried forward, those similar experiences and gracious moments of both poise and presence remain and persist, I firmly believe the Oilers can be that one game better next year.

[@rustydusty1111]

Oilers played at 70% strength for 50mins. Florida played 110% for 60mins. Gotta perform, especially at the final game of the cup finals to win.

[@landlightning]

Agreed. I saw it in the first few minutes and figured it wasn't going to end well if the Oilers didn't turn it up. They looked like they'd spent the day at the beach and didn't have the energy to play their game.

[@bobbyeapen6049]

that leon line was doing pretty good

[@Quolion668]

Rumours said in Germany that Leon is seriously injured 🤕 Unlucky once again and I hope he’ll stay in Edmonton

[@littlems.tries-to-fix-it6270]

Feel bad for him getting to the final and being hurt, gotta be so upsetting as a player!

[@m_jay5]

Florida lost in the final in 2023 and came back and won the cup this year, the Oilers could easily repeat the same outcome in 2025 - The Oilers had a hell of season this year going from last in the league early in the season all the way to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final! The Oil aren't done by a long shot! Looking really forward to the 2024/2025 season!

[@joetoh6675]

What a season. Good show, truly. Just gotta build up marginal improvements in all areas and it will be there next year.

[@RajBauer]

Without Kris we don’t make it to game 7, this guy was a revelation from Nov 12 to June 24th. We will be back stronger. If we just won game 1 or 3 we would have won the series. Florida was fortunate to be up 3-0 and got 4 cracks at the cup and the thought of being the biggest embarrassment in sports was enough for them to win game 7 whereas our boys had no gas left. Sadly this series was truly a coin flip and came down to not winning one of those first 3 games. Next year we will be better with a new GM and a top 6 sniper and two solid d men

[@XJLegend7573]

Great Season Coach Never forget this Season for the Oils

[@georgeagioritis1283]

Drai has one shot and that’s getting fed from the corner from whoever it is feeding him time for him to become 3 dimensional and learn to score from wherever it is.

[@MrWebsnappers]

Team has become very predictable.

[@johnpandolfino8663]

No puck luck tonight..... Great series..... Go Oilers 😎

[@ubereasy]

Top guys didn’t show up, I wish he gave a speech to tell them to win it like the blues game 7

[@evanmadson]

What they did to turn the series around outweighs that Cup

[@cgeescorts1487]

Exactly. How can you say the best team won? They only won because of puck luck. But who deserved to win? Who did the impossible, over and over and over again? This does not feel right. Stanley cup because of puck luck? Not right.

[@ryanv7195]

Best season of the mcdavid dri Era. So many good games and big wins. Great team. Frustrating game but a great season.

[@blaircaumartin5507]

Thanks Chris n Oilers Proud of you guys it hurts not gunna lie can only imagine on your end LETS GO OILERS

[@joeydrummer7929]

Impressed with this guy . He’s really over performed my expectations as a fan of another team. Thought they might be making a mistake hiring him when they first did.

[@Sjishdkdjdksjjsisjsisbsudh]

Knoblauch is the goat

[@Mattoilers97]

You saved the season

[@LaSTBlazin]

He did

[@lupinearsenalALT]

Oilers demonstrated to the world that they are a SCF final worthy team. Improve and they’ll be the next panthers in 2025.

[@MichelleWilliamson-dp5nj]

The second half was just watching Florida shoot the puck down the ice protecting their one goal lead! Not fun to watch!

[@RichardMcGuire-ik6fl]

Very tough loss, this does not define Edmonton Oilers. Mc David played outstanding.

[@BenD88343]

the difference was the HORRIBLE decision to play 97 with 29 13-97-28 would have been a reasonable option. All the best players this series together. Instead he paired 97 with 29 when 29 couldn't anything done all series

[@BenD88343]

​@user-dk2ol7pq6r no time bud. To busy pumping your mom and your ex wife.

[@OilFan702]

They had the best chances to score.

[@rustydusty1111]

Agreed, I think the other lines shown they can contribute when given the opportunity. It's not just mcdavid, draisitil and hyman. Janmark, henqirue and brown proved they can continue if given the opportunity.

[@Krisramirez333]

Panther fan here as much animosity we’ve had, this is just the beginning. we will be seeing you again soon. You guys gave us a hard pill to swallow out of all the other teams, undoubtedly we will be seeing you again, heads up, good job and good luck. 🐆🐀🛢️

[@inconnu4961]

Hopefully NOT! No more hockey dynasties in Florida, please, we've had enough! Sincerely, A tired Bruins Fan LOL

[@RYMAN1321]

@@inconnu4961Seeing a team like the Panthers win their first Stanley Cup is pretty neat though. Especially since it took them 30 years.

[@reneebarnes2050]

We LOVE YOU OILERS!!!!!! 💙🧡💙🧡💙🧡💙🧡💙🧡💙🧡

[@Babylo1972]

Third line was good and that’s it

[@rocketrichard1338]

Best coach Oilers have

[@ramalama9030]

Imagine if Evander Kane was healthy and playing with reckless abandon…….this team is one power forward away from the Stanley Cup!

[@markwhite7444]

Florida did what was necessary, Oilers will be back next year. They obviously needed this to happen for the future chances they are going to be getting. Oilers should be proud they made it that far, Go Oilers !!!

[@TheKisj]

If the oilers doesn't lose too many players this summer, I really think they're gonna be back in the final next year

[@stevenschembri1288]

Brett Kulak...... How can you let a 57 goal scorer have a wide open shot coming down from the wing? How about taking your man? You're FIRED!!!

[@Maximus-yi2zu]

If that Game 7 was in Edmonton WE ALL KNOW WHO WOULD OF WON

[@jasonlauritsen5587]

Well the cup isn't coming home for Canada Day, but it's not the end of the world, Edmonton now has a pretty banging team n just needs a couple additions... like a heavy hitter who will make rough teams think twice about laying in so hard like George Laroche did... and dump Nurse and Kane.

[@JDKEMP65]

@JDKEMP65 1 second ago I've been a Kings fan since 1972 I am so happy Edmonton lost 2-1 in game 7 after coming back down 3-0 only thing better would have been a 1-0 score. getting knocked out 3 years in a row by the hated ones kind of does that to you.

[@mattsnell5504]

Salty kings fan we will be waiting for you guys next year to knock you out of the play offs 😂

[@JDKEMP65]

@@mattsnell5504 NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!😁

[@leandrogonzales6460]

this is just the beginning. That is all. 🤗

[@evanmoore6170]

Without knob oilers don’t get by the Canucks, guys a great coach, sorry oilers nation. Great season and series.

[@MrBoywonder1985]

Maurice out-coached him when it mattered. You got lucky playing LA in the 1st round, got lucky playing a young inexperienced Canuck team, and got lucky playing an injury-riddled Dallas team. Great coach though!

[@HarryLivestream]

Really surprised how well Leon was shut down by the Panthers. Absolutely 100%

[@littlems.tries-to-fix-it6270]

it wasn’t something special the Panthers did, Leon is hurt.

[@bjsimon802]

We should have never let them win 3 games in row, they would have won in game 6

[@yanim7278]

Great Coach 👍 very proud of our team!!❤

[@chadwickbarry8371]

Can't lose with millions in the NHL! 🍎

[@jasdeol1889]

Stanley cup has been in Florida more than Canada over the last decade. I am heart broken but that’s my comment. I think I am done….almost done with hockey in general. Don’t say it’s next year cause my father died waiting for the leafs to win since 78 when he came to Canada. I don’t know what to say

[@jake-qn3tl]

I like him. Tough loss.

[@cgeescorts1487]

Did the best team really win? Puck luck won. Doesn't seem right.

[@JoawMebs-im6ix]

Make fun of my Bills and karma will get you coach😹

[@ryansharp7070]

At least you didn't completely peak in your first season as what would you do for an encore? Lol You're staff with your guidance will win us the cup one day

[@DoingaNewThing]

This team relies on 3 players.

[@mikelasjo6507]

McDavid Game 7 stats 0 goals 0 assists 0 points 2 shots Oilers can't win without him in crunch time

[@finaticalx95]

that why we won game 6 when he had 0 points and not even a single shot?

[@empiregaming2285]

Look at last game

[@brianlekei8920]

3 shots 2 hits Certainly not enough

[@mikelasjo6507]

@finaticalx95 oilers cannot consistently win without McDavid production.

[@53greenhill]

Didn’t get into a true shooting mentality until the final 5 minutes and almost tied it up because of it. Against a team that presses as hard as the Panthers do the puck movement has to be quicker and shots taken without playing with the puck.