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New Edmonton Oilers hockey boss leaps into the ring to defend Connor McDavid

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

What led to the Oilers’ decision to fire head coach Jay Woodcroft?

Mark Spector joins Faizal Khamisa on Sportsnet Central to discuss the Edmonton Oilers firing Jay Woodcroft and hiring Kris Knoblauch as the new Oilers head coach, what led to the decision taking place, and more.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Sunday Scaries: Jay Woodcroft, you will always be a star

I’d say happy Sunday, but there’s nothing to be happy about it. I’m partially kidding, because I’m trying this new thing where I don’t let the Oilers dictate my mental health, but holy is this terrible. On Monday, the Oilers took on the Vancouver Can...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Fired Woodcroft not only one to blame for Oilers’ poor start

There is so much blame to be shared around various Edmonton Oilers employees today, so many places to point a finger and say, “If this had been better, Jay Woodcroft wouldn’t be getting fired today.”

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

From Otters to Oilers: Bassin explains why Knoblauch is right fit in Edmonton

Former Erie Otters owner and general manager Sherry Bassin has nothing but positives to say about Kris Knoblauch, the head coach he hand-picked to save his struggling club in 2012.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

One Win For The Edmonton Oilers Means Nothing

The Edmonton Oilers won their first game in what seems like forever last night. Their last win before this one was the Heritage Classic when they beat the Calgary Flames in the outdoor spectacle. The 4-1 against the Seattle Kraken is a step in the ri...

Published: 1 year ago by Oil On Whyte

"We didn't want to wait around any longer" -- Ken Holland on Oilers' decision to change coaches

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers’ Holland and Jackson on whether players were consulted about coaching change

Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland and CEO of hockey operations Jeff Jackson give conflicting reports as to whether players in the leadership group were consulted about the decision to replace head coach Jay Woodcroft with Kris Knoblauch.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet

Edmonton Oilers’ transition of power happening in real-time and the stakes couldn’t be higher

All it took was one truly awful month for the Oilers to be in a position where there's no turning back now.

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

Oilers’ Knoblauch excited to join team in win-now mode, hopes for quick turnaround

Gene Principe caught up with Edmonton Oilers new head coach Kris Knoblauch to discuss the process of getting hired, another opportunity to coach Connor McDavid, and the changes needed to help the ‘underperforming’ Oilers.

Published: 1 year ago by SportsNet