Oilers' coach Kris Knoblauch addresses speculation about his future with the team as Connor McDavid’s return remains uncertain

The Edmonton Oilers are in a pretty sensitive situation after the team lost the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals to the Florida Panthers for the second consecutive time this year. While there are a lot of doubts and speculations about Connor McDavid’s future in the team, many fans have also raised questions on the Oilers’ coach, Kris Knoblauch’s future in the team.

Now, Kris Knoblauch has finally broken his silence about it.

Will the Oilers’ coach Kris Knoblauch return to the team? The popular coach finally addressed all the speculations

As the Edmonton Oilers lost to the Florida Panthers in the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals, many fans no longer wanted Kris Knoblauch to continue with the team.

The Edmonton Oilers have mostly remained silent amid all the speculations but a few hours ago, the Oilers’ coach Kris Knoblauch spoke about it.On a recent video conference, the Oilers’ coach spoke to the reporters and addressed speculations about his future in the team.Kris Knoblauch said, “That’s up to the organization. You know, there’s been some slight talk about that. Hopefully, progress will be made over the summer.” Fans stand divided on this, considering the recent consecutive loss against the Florida Panthers in the 2025 Stanley Cup Finals.

When is Connor McDavid signing a contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers?

However, Connor McDavid’s return to the Edmonton Oilers is also under doubt. For the unversed, the Oilers’ captain and star player’s contract with the team ends at the end of the 2025-26 season.

With the way Connor McDavid has proved his worth on the ice, as per insiders, there are many such teams which are waiting to onboard the star player.Both Connor McDavid and his team, the Edmonton Oilers, have remained silent on his return to the team.

The Edmonton Oilers’ GM has spoken about Connor McDavid’s situation in the team

A few weeks ago, the Edmonton Oilers’ general manager Stan Bowman spoke about signing a deal with Connor McDavid.Stan Bowman had said, “We’re very eager to do that whenever they’re ready…I think Connor has earned the right to choose when he wants to get into the details of it and we’re ready right now, he knows that.“However, there have been no updates since then.Also Read: “He has earned the right to choose”: Edmonton Oilers still waiting as Connor McDavid contract talks remain on hold