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Are NHL Coaches Getting Fired Too Fast? + Vegas Advances to Conference Final
Category: Sports & Recreation
Duration: 01:10:33
Publish Date: 2026-05-15 17:18:43
Description:

The NHL coaching carousel keeps spinning — and this time, Kris Knoblauch is out in Edmonton.


On today’s episode of the DFO Rundown, we break down the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to fire Knoblauch and examine the growing trend of NHL coaches getting fired after only one or two seasons behind the bench. Are teams becoming too impatient? Is the pressure to win immediately creating impossible expectations for coaches across the league?


We also dive into the Minnesota Wild blowing a 3-1 lead and how Vegas suddenly looks like a legitimate Stanley Cup threat once again. Plus, we preview the upcoming Golden Knights vs Colorado Avalanche matchup and debate whether Vegas is the toughest challenge Colorado has faced so far this postseason.


Other topics covered on today’s show:

  • Edmonton Oilers coaching change reaction
  • Kris Knoblauch analysis
  • Why NHL coaches are lasting shorter than ever
  • Bruce Cassidy’s potential impact
  • Minnesota Wild Eliminated
  • Ducks Eliminated
  • Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres - Game 6


00:00 - Intro / Beard Talk

07:00 - Wild Eliminated After 3-1 Lead

10:15 - Vegas Advances to Conference Final

18:20 - Bruce Cassidy / Coaching Question

25:00 - Kris Knoblauch / Bruce Cassidy  (  33:30 clip)

41:45 - Edmonton Oilers Next Season

43:25 - Minnesota Offseason

46:45 - Anaheim Ducks Eliminated

51:50 - Fill in the Blank

1:00:00 - Montreal Takes 3-2 Series Lead
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