With the Kris Knoblauch era beginning in Edmonton today, he was observed familiarizing himself with the players before the morning practice session started.
The rapid changes made by the Oilers in such a short span of time must have been unsettling for the players, even if they were aware that changes were imminent as their performance took a downturn.
According to TSN's Ryan Rishaug, Connor McDavid appeared to be out of sorts during today's practice, which is never a promising sign for the world's best player.
This is a concerning development, as adjusting to a new coach usually takes time, but the fact that Knoblauch and McDavid have a well-documented history makes this somewhat unexpected.
One thing that has become increasingly evident is that the Oilers' fortunes often mirror those of McDavid. With his point production not meeting his usual standards, the Oilers find themselves lacking in many aspects.
Kris Knoblauch faces significant challenges even before coaching his first game, and it's clear that he has his work cut out for him.
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