This in from the Edmonton Oilers, news they have signed head coach Kris Knoblauch to a new three-year deal.

The on-line reaction was fast and generally positive in Edmonton and generally negative in other NHL cities:

EDMONTON INSIDE SPORTS RADIO COMMENTATOR BRENDEN ESCOTT @BRENDENESCOTT The #Oilers have extended Head Coach Kris Knoblauch on a three-year deal. The Imperial, SK product has a 94-47-10 record since taking over the team in ‘23-24.He’s 29-19 in the playoffs and boasts back-to-back #StanleyCup Final appearances.

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OILERS FAN BMAX64🎮 @BMAX644 Knobby Well Deserved 😊

HOCKEY STATS ANALYST MATHEW PANCHYSHYN @MATHEWJDP I’d argue he is the best coach in the league.

OILERS NOW HOST BOB STAUFFER @BOB_STAUFFER No team has mor

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