BREAKING: Prominent LGBT billionaire Tim Cook offered to pay Kris Knoblauch $200 million and sponsor the Oilers for the 2025 season if he would publish openly pro-LGBT ads forever. In response, Kris Knoblauch just fired back with a statement that silenced the entire NHL… Full story 👇

In a shocking development that has sent ripples through the NHL and the broader sports world, Apple CEO and prominent LGBT billionaire Tim Cook reportedly approached Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch with a staggering offer: a $200 million payout and full sponsorship for the Oilers’ 2025 season — if Knoblauch agreed to run openly pro-LGBT ads permanently under his leadership.

Sources familiar with the offer say Cook’s team pitched the deal as a “historic opportunity to position the Oilers as global leaders in inclusion, diversity, and progressive values.” The sponsorship would have included exclusive Apple partnerships, international marketing boosts, and unprecedented media exposure.

But just hours after the offer became public, Kris Knoblauch issued a statement that left the entire NHL — and much of the public — speechless:

> “While I respect all communities and believe in basic human dignity for every person, the game of hockey must remain a place where competition, not politics, is center ice. The Oilers are here to play for their fans, for their city, and for the love of the sport — not to serve as a billboard for any agenda. Our loyalty is to the game, not to the highest bidder.”

Knoblauch’s firm stance instantly sparked a firestorm of reactions. Some praised him for protecting the integrity of the sport, while others accused him of missing a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to make the NHL more inclusive.

The NHL has not yet officially commented on the situation, but insiders say several league executives were “caught completely off guard” by both the offer and Knoblauch’s powerful response.

As debates rage on social media, one thing is certain: Kris Knoblauch’s response has set a precedent that will be discussed for years across the league.