Curtis Lazar & Noah Philp Out for Oilers’ Road Trip But Is There More to This Story Than Knoblauch Is Admitting?
The Edmonton Oilers faced a tough situation when head coach Kris Knoblauch announced that both Curtis Lazar and Noah Philp will be missing the rest of the important road trip. At first glance, this seems like just another ordinary issue — players get hurt, and teams find a way to cope. However, Oilers fans are skeptical of the simple explanation provided, and talk about what might really be happening is increasing.
Having Lazar and Philp out at the same time raises some concerns, especially because having enough players and consistency has been crucial for Edmonton during this uncertain season. Losing two dependable players from the lower line is already a big hit. Losing them without a clear update about what’s wrong? That’s what has fans really talking.
Knoblauch kept his comments brief, sharing no further details about why this happened or how long the team thinks both forwards will be out. This lack of information has led to many theories—ranging from secret injuries to possible troubles behind the scenes, to the idea that the coaching staff might be hiding bigger problems within the team. With the Oilers already feeling the heat to stay competitive in the league, this couldn’t have come at a worse time.
For a team that urgently needs a winning streak, not having two important players places even more responsibility on Edmonton’s leading players. The question now is if the rest of the team can keep everything together during a trip that could really impact their season.
Fans are eager for answers, and until Knoblauch shares more, every game of this road trip will feel like a challenge — not just to see how deep the team is, but also to test the stability of the coaching staff. No matter what the real situation is, this isn’t just “two players out.” It adds more uncertainty to a season already filled with troubling questions.
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