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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

NHL News: Edmonton Oilers Fire Head Coach Jay Woodcroft

The Edmonton Oilers are making a coaching change as they have fired…

Published: 1 year ago by My NHL Trade Rumors

Edmonton Oilers fire coach Jay Woodcroft after 3-9-1 start to season

The Edmonton Oilers fired head coach Jay Woodcroft and assistant coach Dave Manson, the franchise announced Sunday. Here’s what you need to know: Edmonton is 3-9-1 this season, tied for the second-worst record in the NHL. The Oilers have lost eight...

Published: 1 year ago by The Athletic

Underwhelming Oilers fire Woodcroft, turn to AHL

After a dismal 3-9-1 start, Edmonton has fired coach Jay Woodcroft and is hiring AHL coach Kris Knoblauch the team announced.

Published: 1 year ago by ESPN

Kris Knoblauch, Connor McDavid’s coach from the OHL, will replace Jay Woodcroft behind the Oilers’ bench

The Edmonton Oilers announced on Sunday that head coach Jay Woodcroft and assistant coach Dave Manson have been relieved of their duties. Coming in as replacements will be Kris Knoblauch and Paul Coffey. The #Oilers announced today that head coach Ja...

Published: 1 year ago by Oilers Nation

Oilers dismiss head coach Woodcroft after poor start to season

The Edmonton Oilers have fired head coach Jay Woodcroft after the team's 3-9-1 start to the season.

Published: 1 year ago by CBC Sports

Woodcroft out, Knoblauch in

For a long time, I’ve said that there are about 40 NHL head coaches and 8 of them are unemployed at any given time. Well, we can add one more name to the list – Kris Knoblauch, who has been named the Oilers head coach, replacing Jay Woodcroft. After...

Published: 1 year ago by The Oil Rig

Soap opera continues as Edmonton Oilers fire Woodcroft

Hartford Wolf Pack head coach Kris Knoblauch will assume head coaching duties and will be joined by assistant coach Paul Coffey

Published: 1 year ago by Edmonton Journal

Oilers Fire Jay Woodcroft After 3-9-1 Start to NHL Season; Kris Knoblauch to Be HC

The Edmonton Oilers have fired head coach Jay Woodcroft after the team's disappointing 3-9-1 start to the 2023-24 campaign, the team announced Sunday:…

Published: 1 year ago by Bleacher Report