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.

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 more wins in the NHL (Regular Season and Playoffs-123) t

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