The Edmonton Oilers appear to have wrapped up at least one important piece of their long-term future. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Oilers have inked head coach Kris Knoblauch to a long-term contract extension. The Oilers later confirmed the deal as a three-year contract, spanning through the 2028-29 season. It’s one of the best-ever starts for a first-time head coach, having made two straight Stanley Cup Final appearances. It’s actually the second contract extension in as many days for a coach in the province of Alberta.