Kris Knoblauch has words for the media ahead of tonights match up
Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch addresses the media in preparation for tonight's preseason Battle of Alberta.
The Edmonton Oilers kicked off their NHL preseason with a big W after edging out the Winnipeg Jets in overtime by a score of 3-2. With that being said, the boys don't have much time to soak in the win as they take on the Calgary Flames tonight in an epic split squad Battle of Alberta.
During pre game media availability, head coach Knoblauch discusses his potential strategy ahead of tonight's double header.
As per the NHL, The group of Oilers skaters who won't participate in either match tonight were on the ice for morning skate at Rogers Place, while the two rosters who'll be playing in tonight's contests didn't take part. That list of non-playing Oilers included veterans in goaltender Stuart Skinner, defencemen Darnell Nurse, Brett Kulak and Ty Emberson, and forwards Connor Brown and Mattias Janmark.
Knoblauch also spoke to the Oilers farm prospects and veterans signed to a PTO, hinting at future opportunities with the team.
"We're always talking who's best for our team, what can he do, their next contract, bringing them back to our organization or for a call-up or hopefully, to make this team this year. You're always trying to play your best, and maybe some of those guys might think that they don't have that opportunity.
"Maybe there isn't much opportunity to make that team in October, but depending on the player, maybe it's a call up in November, maybe it's a call up in February or maybe it's getting signed. I think it's important all those players are playing their best."
Both games are set tonight for a 7:00 PM puck drop MT. Stream the game on OILERS+ or tune in to 630 CHED.
Source: NHL
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