OIlers axe head coach Kris Knoblauch in first move to show Connor McDavid they know business

We all got the sense it was coming, but it still seems shocking that after two straight Stanley Cup Final appearances in 2024 and 2025, the Edmonton Oilers have told head coach Kris Knoblauch his services are no longer needed.

Of course, this was kind of obvious amid reports that the Vegas Golden Knights were blocking the Oilers from talking to head coach Bruce Cassidy.

However, while it's another move that underscores how short the leash NHL coaches have these days, it was necessary...