Tuesday's letters: Knoblauch the fall guy for bad Oilers management
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The Edmonton Oilers’ ongoing struggles under the ownership of Daryl Katz and his group have created a narrative that centers around Todd Knoblauch as the primary target of criticism. This perspective paints Knoblauch, who has been involved with the team in various capacities since 2015, as the fall guy for the franchise's poor performance.
Knoblauch’s role within the organization has evolved over time, from being a key player on the ice to serving as an assistant general manager and later taking on more of a management consultant role. Despite his changing titles and responsibilities, he rema…
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