Category: Jay Woodcroft
Did Holland Slip Up?: Admits Error While Explaining Coaching Hire
OilersThe Edmonton Oilers introduced Kris Knoblauch as the team’s new head coach on Sunday afternoon, succeeding Jay Woodcroft. The decision, disclosed by General Manager Ken Holland during a press conference,…
Read moreStruggling Oilers fire Woodcroft, hire AHL coach
San Jose SharksAfter a dismal 3-9-1 start, the Oilers fired coach Jay Woodcroft and are hiring AHL coach Kris Knoblauch, the team announced.
Read moreWoodcroft fired as Oilers coach, replaced by Knoblauch
Edmonton OilersJay Woodcroft was fired as coach of the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday. The Oilers (3-9-1) are coming off a 4-1 win at the Seattle Kraken on Saturday but are seventh in the Pacific Division, ahead of only the San Jose … Continue reading → The post Woodcroft fired as Oilers coach, replaced by Knoblauch fi...
Read moreOilers Make Coaching Changes, Woodcroft Out, Knoblauch In
Dave MansonThe Edmonton Oilers have opted for a coaching shake-up, relieving Jay Woodcroft of his duties as Head Coach. Dave Manson is also out as an assistant. In a subsequent set…
Read moreNHL News: Edmonton Oilers Fire Head Coach Jay Woodcroft
Jay WoodcroftThe Edmonton Oilers are making a coaching change as they have fired…
Read moreOilers fire coach Woodcroft, name Knoblauch as interim replacement
Connor McDavidJay Woodcroft is out as coach of the Edmonton Oilers after the supposed Stanley Cup contenders lost 10 of their first 13 games this season.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Is there a better coach for the Edmonton Oilers? Does anyone make sense?
Edmonton OilersJay Woodcroft's winning percentage since taking over the Edmonton Oilers is really good. Is there anyone better? Does anyone make sense?
Read moreNHL Rumors: Is there a better coach for the Edmonton Oilers? Does anyone make sense?
Edmonton OilersJay Woodcroft's winning percentage since taking over the Edmonton Oilers is really good. Is there anyone better? Does anyone make sense?
Read moreOilers’ Woodcroft Promoting Janmark Over Holloway is Baffling
Edmonton OilersIt’s hard to put it any other ways, but the lines being rolled out for tonight’s Edmonton Oilers versus Minnesota Wild match-up are concerning. Not just because the roster seems…
Read moreOilers' McDavid expected to miss 1-2 weeks
Connor McDavidOilers star Connor McDavid suffered an upper-body injury in Saturday's loss vs. Winnipeg and is expected to miss one to two weeks.
Read moreOilers' McDavid expected to miss 1-2 weeks
Winnipeg JetsOilers star Connor McDavid suffered an upper-body injury in Saturday's loss vs. Winnipeg and is expected to miss one to two weeks.
Read moreFriday Morning Fly By: Who expected that?
Connor McDavidToday's open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Philadelphia Flyers news and notes...
Read moreMcDavid of Oilers favored to win Hart Trophy for 3rd time
Connor McDavidEDMONTON -- Connor McDavid put up numbers this season not seen in the NHL in over a quarter of a century, and it did not come as a surprise to his current coach Jay Woodcroft or former coach Ken Hitchcock.
Read moreOilers yet to announce starting goalie for Game 6 of Western 2nd Round
TVASLAS VEGAS -- Stuart Skinner has been strong following losses during the Western Conference Second Round, allowing two goals on 57 shots in two wins for the Edmonton Oilers.
Read moreDarnell Nurse Suspended For One Game
Darnell NurseThe NHL Department of Player Safety announced they’ve upheld the automatic one-game suspension against Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse for instigating a fight in the last five minutes of regulation time, holding him out of a pivotal Game 5 against the Vegas Golden Knights. Head coach Jay Wo...
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