Kris Knoblauch signed a three-year contract to remain coach of the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday. It begins with the 2026-27 season.

The 47-year-old is entering the final year of a three-year contract he signed with Edmonton on Nov. 12, 2023, when he replaced Jay Woodcroft as coach.

Edmonton was 3-9-1 and seventh place in the Pacific Division when Knoblauch took over. The Oilers had the best record in the regular-season after he was hired (46-18-5) and finished second in the Pacific before advancing to the Stanley Cup Final, where they lost to the Florida Panthers in seven games.

Knoblauch is 94-47-10 in his two seasons with the Oilers and has guided them to the Cup Final in each, losing to the Panthers in six games last season. He is 29-18 in 47 Stanley Cup Playoff games.

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