"In today's NHL rumors rundown, there is talk about a potential coaching change for the Edmonton Oilers. Is the head coach on the hot seat, or is the team simply looking at adding another voice behind the bench? Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs are evaluating potential trade targets, including, but not limited to, Travis Konecny. Finally, Artemi Panarin discussed the factors that led to his trade to the Los Angeles Kings following a brief contract dispute with the Rangers."
"I don't necessarily expect anybody to get fired, and certainly not head coach Kris Knoblauch, who has taken the team to two straight Stanley Cup Finals. But if you read the tea leaves - as mainly presented by the ultimate Oilers media insider Bob Stauffer on his show today - I'm betting that the Oilers will finally bring back Paul Coffey to coach the defence and run the defence during games."
"The Edmonton Oilers' recent struggles have intensified speculation around head coach Kris Knoblauch. After losses to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday and the Calgary Flames on Wednesday, Leon Draisaitl openly criticized nearly every facet of the team, from defense to goaltending and special teams. Now, with an Olympic break, there will be speculation about changes. While a coaching change isn't imminent, names like veteran Peter DeBoer have already surfaced as potential replacements."
The Edmonton Oilers have struggled recently, prompting intensified speculation about the coaching staff after consecutive losses and public criticism from Leon Draisaitl of defense, goaltending and special teams. An Olympic break creates time for internal evaluation and potential adjustments, though a head-coaching firing is not considered imminent. Paul Coffey is floated as a candidate to coach and run the defence, and Peter DeBoer is mentioned as a possible replacement. The Toronto Maple Leafs are evaluating trade targets including Travis Konecny, and Artemi Panarin explained factors behind his trade to the Los Angeles Kings after a brief contract dispute.
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