Oilers New Head Coach Tasked With Major Challenge Regarding Connor McDavid
The Edmonton Oilers' new head coach has a lot of challenges in front of him, however, managing this challenge with Connor McDavid is arguably the most important.
Kris Knoblauch Challenged With Getting McDavid's Head on Straight
Connor McDavid is one of the fiercest competitors in the NHL, which is also why he is one of the greatest to ever play the game. However, that competitiveness can cause a player like McDavid to lose their focus when things aren't going well, like the current situation in Edmonton. McDavid is reportedly extremely frustrated with how things are going, and it will be up to head coach Kris Knoblauch to fix it.
«He is legitimately pissed off, he's had it, and he's like legit pissed.»
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Friedman mentioned that will be one of the challenges for Knoblauch, is to get McDavid out of that.
Knoblauch has a personal relationship with McDavid, coaching him throughout his junior career, so if anyone can get him in the right mind, it is likely him.
Knoblauch Gets Win in First Game As Head Coach
Knoblauch is off to a good start with the Oilers, as he secured a victory in his first game as head coach of the club. He was also able to rally his star players, including McDavid, to contribute to the victory, as McDavid put up 1 goal and 1 assist and Leon Draisaitl had a game with 1 goal and 3 assists.
Kris Knoblauch era begins in Edmonton with a 4-1 win over the Islanders...Leon Draisaitl with 4 pts
Knoblauch will hope to build on the success of his first game in hopes of digging the Oilers out of the hole they are in as a result of the slow start to the year.
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