Category: Jay Woodcroft
Smith 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
Jim PlayfairEDMONTON -- 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 moreMcDavid, Draisaitl 'all-in on' embracing new Oilers coach's changes
OilersEDMONTON -- Connor McDavid said the Edmonton Oilers are ready for whatever changes new coach Jay Woodcroft wants to implement.
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 moreMcDavid, Draisaitl 'all-in on' embracing new Oilers coach's changes
TVASEDMONTON -- Connor McDavid said the Edmonton Oilers are ready for whatever changes new coach Jay Woodcroft wants to implement."Very open," the Edmonton captain said Friday before the Oilers played the New York Islanders (9 p.m. ET; TVAS, SNW, MSG+, ESPN+, NHL LIVE)."We need to change something obvio...
Read moreTippett fired as coach of Oilers, replaced by Woodcroft
Jim PlayfairDave Tippett was fired as coach of the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.
Read moreNew Oilers coach Woodcroft 'bullish' on team, wants to 'build trust' with players
EdmontonNew 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?
Jay WoodcroftCan 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...
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Glen GulutzanOilers fire Tippett. Coyotes temporary home approved. Kucherov returns. Foligno suspended.
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Craig MorganDarren Dreger: The Edmonton Oilers have fired head coach Dave Tippett and assistant coach Larry Playfair.Elliotte Friedman: Woodcroft will coach the team for the remainder of this season and they will decide after if he stays on or not.Craig Morgan: “AZ Board of Regents has approved capital developm...
Read moreStruggling Oilers fire Tippett, promote Woodcroft
John TortorellaThe Oilers have fired coach Dave Tippett after a hot start to the season has turned into a prolonged slump. AHL coach Jay Woodcroft will take over behind Edmonton's bench.
Read moreTippett fired as coach of Oilers, replaced by Woodcroft
Edmonton OilersDave Tippett was fired as coach of the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.
Read moreStruggling Oilers fire Tippett, promote Woodcroft
John TortorellaThe Oilers have fired coach Dave Tippett after a hot start to the season has turned into a prolonged slump. AHL coach Jay Woodcroft will take over behind Edmonton's bench.
Read moreOilers GM Ken Holland: 'Gut feel that I needed to make a change'
Edmonton OilersEdmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland said, in an address to the media on Thursday, that he made the coaching change because time is running out for his team to make a charge for the playoffs.
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