Kris Knoblauch

Kris Knoblauch, born on September twenty-fourth, nineteen seventy-eight, is a distinguished Canadian professional ice hockey coach and former player. Currently, he serves as the head coach for the Edmonton Oilers in the National Hockey League (NHL), where he has made a significant impact on the team's performance.

Before taking the helm at Edmonton, Knoblauch showcased his coaching prowess with the Hartford Wolf Pack in the American Hockey League (AHL). His coaching journey spans an impressive thirteen seasons, during which he honed his skills as an assistant coach with the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL and spent seven years leading teams in the Canadian junior leagues.

Throughout his coaching career, Knoblauch has compiled an impressive record of two hundred ninety-eight wins, one hundred thirty losses, sixteen overtime losses, and thirteen shootout losses. His strategic acumen and leadership qualities have propelled the Oilers to the Stanley Cup Final in both twenty twenty-four and twenty twenty-five, marking a significant achievement in his coaching career.