Getty Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images The Edmonton Oilers made a major change in leadership following the conclusion of their 2025-26 NHL season, dismissing head coach Kris Knoblauch and assistant coach Mark Stuart after they were eliminated in the Western Conference Quarterfinal by the divisional rival Anaheim Ducks. General manager Stan Bowman felt that a leadership change was necessary to try to maximize the limited window that remains while Connor McDavid is still under contract with