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But there&#39;s a guy that&#39;s still coaching in the NHL Playoffs that just might be a fit.</description><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3438,h_1933,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/156/01ks682st3pb5qrtr1ea.jpg" caption="Apr 24, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Vegas Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella speaks to center Nic Dowd (26), center Brett Howden (21) and center Colton Sissons (10) during the third period in game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center. 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Sokolowski-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Gordon Munro"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Oilers rookie Isaac Howard and Matthew Tkachuk power USA to shootout win over Germany</title><link>https://oilonwhyte.com/oilers-rookie-isaac-howard-and-matthew-tkachuk-power-usa-to-shootout-win-over-germany-01ks3k7972bf?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Noah Guttman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks3k7972bf</guid><description>The United States bounced back well from a 6-2 loss to Finland, earning a 4-3 shootout win over Germany to climb back into the top four of Group A. </description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4087,h_2298,x_0,y_42/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/156/01ks3kdaew5pbm1jhdr7.jpg" caption="Jan 17, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tom Willander (5) battles with Edmonton Oilers forward Isaac Howard (53) in the first period at Rogers Arena. 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Sylvanie-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Gordon Munro"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Looking at the Edmonton Oilers prospect pool entering the off-season</title><link>https://oilonwhyte.com/looking-at-the-edmonton-oilers-prospect-pool-entering-the-off-season-01krz7g0zxvp?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Shairaz Baksh</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krz7g0zxvp</guid><description>The Edmonton Oilers prospect pool is not highly rated across the NHL but the team boasts plenty of players who have transferrable NHL skills</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4343,h_2442,x_0,y_23/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/156/01krz7wp7pmdmpnhytj1.jpg" caption="An end-product of a rich prospect pool | Perry Nelson-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Shairaz Baksh"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Oilers management should be watching the World Championship closely</title><link>https://oilonwhyte.com/oilers-management-should-be-watching-the-world-championship-closely-01ks0atcfrzf?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Sean Mallon</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ks0atcfrzf</guid><description>Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman should keep an eye on the World Hockey Championships, because certain players are showing they have more to offer</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 02:33:13 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3660,h_2058,x_0,y_381/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/156/01ks0azhtvtkfwsttf44.jpg" caption="Feb 18, 2026; Milan, Italy; Macklin Celebrini of Canada battles for the puck against Michal Kempny and Martin Necas of Czechia in a men&#39;s ice hockey quarterfinal during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. 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The name could very well be one that gains momentum</description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5201,h_2925,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/156/01kryt94sjej4h8rr0tk.jpg" caption="Mar 22, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers head coach Peter Laviolette speaks with the media after a 5-3 win against the Vancouver Canucks at Madison Square Garden. 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Sylvanie-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Sean Mallon"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Oilers management did not mishandle the firing of Kris Knoblauch</title><link>https://oilonwhyte.com/oilers-management-did-not-mishandle-the-firing-of-kris-knoblauch-01krkg4qsvmf?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Gordon Munro</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krkg4qsvmf</guid><description>The Edmonton Oilers did nothing wrong in firing head coach Kris Knoblauch and in fact they made the right call</description><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:46:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5392,h_3033,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/156/01krkg711r288zd0hydm.jpg" caption="Jun 3, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman along with Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch are seen during media day in advance of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. 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But the specifics of it all are still up in the air</description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 23:03:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4698,h_2642,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/156/01kre8jt54n2smhfd277.jpg" caption="Mar 8, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (25) warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images | Stephen R. 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At this point, it seems like the team is even further away </description><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:39:32 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1301,h_731,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/156/01krh2k305jgwxh2fzgr.jpg" caption="Jan 8, 2026; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch looks on during a game against the Winnipeg Jets in the third period at Canada Life Centre. 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Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images | Perry Nelson-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Noah Guttman"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ex-Edmonton Oiler Dylan Holloway scores in pre-World Championship action for Canada</title><link>https://oilonwhyte.com/ex-edmonton-oiler-dylan-holloway-scores-in-pre-world-championship-action-for-canada-01krcy85j8hy?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Noah Guttman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krcy85j8hy</guid><description>Dylan Holloway is one of a handful of ex-Edmonton Oilers to feature on the Team Canada roster for the 2026 IIHF World Championship</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2951,h_1659,x_0,y_91/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/156/01krcye031qk0nw3yz3m.jpg" caption="Jun 21, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers left wing Dylan Holloway (55) controls the puck during the warmup period against the Florida Panthers in game six of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place. 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But it&#39;s looking increasingly likely that Edmonton is not that city. </description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5128,h_2884,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/156/01kqtfjfqj7ssj78t8kg.jpg" caption="Nov 30, 2024; Toronto, ON, CANADA;  Boston Fleet goalie Aerin Frankel (31) makes a save on a shot from Toronto Sceptres forward Izzy Daniel (8) in the second period at Coca-Cola Coliseum. 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