Category: Jay Woodcroft
Coaching Change Working In Edmonton
Leon Draisaitlfrom Mark Spector of Sportsnet, You can’t change a culture in a day. Or even a month. But shift by shift, game by game, we are seeing new and different things here in Edmonton, as new head coach Jay Woodcroft tries to build a hockey team that is not so dependent on its two superstars. One t...
Read moreOilers roll to fourth straight win
OilersIn Edmonton, the Oilers won their fourth straight game on Thursday, 7-3, over the Anaheim Ducks.https://prohockeynews.com/the-battle-of-alberta-who-has-the-historical-edge/lima-logo-oilers/ New coach Jay Woodcroft’s hiring was the instigator for the streak apparently. [...] “I feel like we feel that...
Read moreUnder Woodcroft's culture change, Oilers finally supporting McDavid and Draisaitl
Leon DraisaitlYou can’t change a culture in a day. Or even a month. But shift by shift, game by game, we are seeing new and different things here in Edmonton, as new head coach Jay Woodcroft tries to build a hockey team that is not so dependent on its two superstars.
Read moreOilers score seven to defeat Ducks, win fourth straight under Woodcroft
Derek RyanEDMONTON -- The Edmonton Oilers won their fourth consecutive game since hiring Jay Woodcroft as coach, 7-3 against the Anaheim Ducks at Rogers Place on Thursday.
Read moreOilers score seven to defeat Ducks, win fourth straight under Woodcroft
Jay WoodcroftAdam 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 moreOilers defeat Kings to remain unbeaten under Woodcroft
Evander KaneKailer 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 moreKane booed as Oilers win in his San Jose return
Stuart SkinnerFormer Shark Evander Kane was booed every time he touched the puck Monday night as he returned to San Jose for the first time as a member of the Edmonton Oilers.
Read moreKane booed as Oilers win in his San Jose return
Evander KaneFormer Shark Evander Kane was booed every time he touched the puck Monday night as he returned to San Jose for the first time as a member of the Edmonton Oilers.
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 moreKane booed as Oilers win in his San Jose return
Edmonton Oilers-- Stuart Skinner made 20 saves in his first career shutout and the Edmonton Oilers beat the San Jose Sharks 3-0 on Monday night in Evander Kane's return to San Jose."It was pretty special,'' Skinner said of his first shutout.The Sharks played their first game since Feb."We haven't played with a lea...
Read more32 Thoughts podcast: Tyler Toffoli traded and Jack Eichel returns
ColoradoJeff and Elliotte discuss the Tyler Toffoli trade to Calgary, Sidney Crosby's pursuit of 500 goals, the Oilers under Jay Woodcroft, and Jack Eichel's expected season debut with the Vegas Golden Knights.
Read more20 Fantasy Thoughts: Oilers aiming for Canucks-type run after firing coach
Montreal CanadiensWhile 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 moreMcDavid, Draisaitl 'all-in on' embracing new Oilers coach's changes
EdmontonEDMONTON -- Connor McDavid said the Edmonton Oilers are ready for whatever changes new coach Jay Woodcroft wants to implement.
Read moreNHL Short Notes
Connor McDavid* Connor McDavid led the Oilers with his League-leading 21st multi-point outing of the season as Jay Woodcroft earned a win in his NHL debut as head coach. * Jason Robertson scored his second career overtime winner and recorded his team-leading sixth game-winning goal of the season as the Stars...
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