Category: Dave Tippett
Oilers score seven to defeat Ducks, win fourth straight under Woodcroft
Evander KaneAdam Henrique gave the Ducks a 1-0 lead on the power play at 4:39 of the first period.Kane made it 2-1 with a power-play goal at 18:46, converting a cross-ice pass from Ryan McLeod."I thought we came out and did a great job in the first period and got a couple on the power play, but then other areas...
Read moreThe Edmonton Oilers' Most Valuable Trade Pieces
Dave TippettIt's been a rollercoaster of a season in Edmonton. The Oilers had the best points percentage in the NHL on December 1st, and they responded to that by winning just 2 of their next 15 games and dropping right out of the playoffs. The firing of Dave Tippett and signing of maligned power-forward Evand...
Read moreOilers defeat Kings to remain unbeaten under Woodcroft
Zach HymanKailer Yamamoto scored the tiebreaking goal with 4:46 left and the Edmonton Oilers remained undefeated under new coach Jay Woodcroft with a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.
Read moreOilers finding defensive identity under new coach Jay Woodcroft
Dave TippettThe Edmonton Oilers fired Dave Tippett and brought up farm coach Jay Woodcroft in an effort to improve their defensive play. Two games into Woodcroft's tenure, things are going quite well in that regard. Edmonton blanked the San Jose Sharks 3-0 on Monday to improve to 2-0 under Woodcroft.
Read more20 Fantasy Thoughts: Oilers aiming for Canucks-type run after firing coach
D.J. SmithWhile the Canadiens remain destined for the draft lottery, the Oilers are hoping to make a playoff push following their decision to oust Dave Tippett and hire Jay Woodcroft. In essence, they’re looking for the Vancouver Canucks bump.
Read moreOilers win Woodcroft debut, defeat Islanders after firing Tippett
Edmonton OilersEDMONTON -- The Edmonton Oilers won their first game under coach Jay Woodcroft, 3-1 against the New York Islanders at Rogers Place on Friday.
Read moreSmith buys Oilers time to clinch win for Woodcroft in debut
Jay WoodcroftMike Smith did for Jay Woodcroft, from his spot in the Edmonton Oilers goal crease Friday night, what he was unable to do from the trainer’s table for Dave Tippett. He bought his team the time it needed to find its game.
Read moreOilers win Woodcroft debut, defeat Islanders after firing Tippett
Chicago BlackhawksEDMONTON -- The Edmonton Oilers won their first game under coach Jay Woodcroft, 3-1 against the New York Islanders at Rogers Place on Friday.I thought our players really played hard for each other.I thought we got better as the game went on tonight, and what I really liked to see, when the game was...
Read moreNew Oilers coach Woodcroft arrives with fresh approach for stagnant team
Todd McLellanIn an organization that has spit out vintage names like Tom Renney, Todd McLellan, Dave Tippett and Ken Hitchcock, new Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft arrives as Bakersfield beaujolais. A fresh new tannin for a tired, thirsty palate.
Read moreFantasy hockey news and notes: Edmonton, Montreal, Boston roundup
Dave TippettVictoria Matiash breaks down the fantasy hockey impact of recent NHL news.
Read moreNew Oilers coach Woodcroft 'bullish' on team, wants to 'build trust' with players
Connor McDavidNew Edmonton Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft said he's a believer in his new team and wants to make sure the players are a believer in him as well.
Read moreWhat's next for Edmonton after coaching change?
Dave TippettCan the Oilers make the playoffs? What should they do ahead of the trade deadline? Our panel dives in on the team that has failed to live up to expectations this season.
Read moreWhat's next for Edmonton after coaching change
Dave TippettThe Edmonton Oilers have changed coaches.What realistic changes can general manager Ken Holland still expect to make as the March 21 trade deadline looms?What will the Oilers do ahead of the trade deadline?Trade for a goalie.So here's where general manager Ken Holland has to be strategic.The Oilers...
Read moreVideo- This Week In The NHL
Ondrej Kasevia Sportsnet's YouTube page, Here's what you need to know from this week in the NHL, where Marchand was suspended 6 games for being Marchand, we had two fights for the price of one in Winnipeg, Flames big man Nikita Zadorov crushes Maple Leafs' Ondrej Kase for the hit of the week, and two coaches...
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