Is Blue Jackets’ defender David Jiříček a fit for the Edmonton Oilers?

It’s pretty clear already that the Oilers’ biggest need before the trade deadline is adding a right-shot defenceman to play alongside Darnell Nurse. In an article by Kurt Leavins of the Edmonton Journal, he notes that the Oilers have spoken to the Co...

Published: 1 month ago by Oilers Nation

Why Jay Woodcroft was fired, and what's next for the Oilers

Following a 3-9-1 start, it's time for a new voice behind the bench. What comes next for Connor McDavid & Co., and how likely is it they turn it around and make the playoffs?

Published: 1 year ago by ESPN

The Pressure is on the Players to Perform

Add Jay Woodcroft and Dave Manson to the list of coaches who paid the price when the team didn’t perform well. Woodcroft and Manson had flaws, we all do, but they also had a record of 79-41-13 since arriving to Edmonton on February 10th, 2022. They h...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Flames, Canucks

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have fired Jay Woodcroft and Dave Manson and hired Kris Knoblauch and Paul Coffey. Meanwhile, Nikita Zadorov confirms the trade buzz out…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Coach killers strike again. Another sad chapter for Edmonton Oilers

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers’ First Missed Playoffs: Looking at the Impact 30 Years Later

The Edmonton Oilers are getting close to clinching a postseason berth for the fourth year in a row, their longest such stretch since making five consecutive playoff appearances from 1997…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers

Jeff Jackson puts his stamp on the Edmonton Oilers with new hires Kris Knoblauch, Paul Coffey

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Another Wake Up Call

Todd McLellan. Ken Hitchcock. Dave Tippet. And now, Jay Woodcroft. The list of coaching casualties in the Connor McDavid era has grown by one as the Oilers relieved Jay Woodcroft of his duties following last night’s 4-1 win over the Seattle Kraken. T...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

8 Things to know about new Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch

With the news that Kirs Knoblauch is replacing Jay Woodcroft as Oilers coach, we get to know the new man behind the bench in Edmonton. It really doesn’t seem right, but Jay Woodcroft is out in Edmonton. Sportsnet‘s Elliotte Friedman reported the firi...

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte

What Oilers Fans Should Know About New Coach Kris Knoblauch

The post What Oilers Fans Should Know About New Coach Kris Knoblauch appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Kris Knoblauch's hiring as the new coach of the Edmonton Oilers is coming with some skepticism Why? What do Oilers fans need to know? The post What...

Published: 1 year ago by NHL Trade Talk

Kris Knoblauch to take over as Edmonton Oilers’ head coach

Knoblauch coached Connor McDavid for three seasons with the Erie Otters.

Published: 1 year ago by Daily Faceoff

Oilers Make Coaching Changes, Woodcroft Out, Knoblauch In

The 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…

Published: 1 year ago by The Hockey Writers