Oilers' Coaching Move: Unconventional, Messy Optics

The Edmonton Oilers decision to reach out to Bruce Cassidy before firing Kris Knoblauch raised eyebrows, as its uncommon for teams to chat with potential hires before making a change. This move, along with Knoblauchs recent three-year extension, has led to criticism from fans and insiders. Historically, most teams wait weeks or months post-season to interview new coaches, with quick turnarounds being rare. The Oilers approach deviates from standard NHL practice, potentially creating messy optics as they aim for another Stanley Cup run. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d1e865bea0819a05