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The Edmonton Oilers have fired head coach Jay Woodcroft after a 3-9-1 start to the season. Kris Knoblauch, formerly the coach of the Hartford Wolf Pack, has been named as his replacement. The decision has sparked discussions about the team's struggles, the defensive system implemented by Woodcroft, and the surprise expressed by star players Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. The Oilers' upcoming game under Knoblauch's leadership against the New York Islanders is highly anticipated.
New for @Sportsnet: What Kris Knoblauch can, and can't, do to turn around the Oilers' season: https://t.co/ZMhl8fFOB2
Todd McLellan on the Oilers letting go of Jay Woodcroft: “Somebody is going to get a hell of a coach.”
From @CraigJButton on @JayOnSC - Breaking down the Oilers’ win in Kris Knoblauch's first game behind the bench, and how his arrival will help the team. He also discusses the Oilers hiring process to bring in Knoblauch and his biggest takeaway: https://t.co/owbsBCjHbE
Oilers provide Kris Knoblauch with lasting memories during and after first NHL win https://t.co/F41j7YS9S2
From @OverDrive1050 - @HayesTSN, @odognine2, @jamiemclennan29 & @TSNRyanRishaug on whether the Edmonton Oilers should’ve went with a more experienced head coach and why Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl were stunned with Jay Woodcroft’s firing: https://t.co/gkgbCzcOrg
So far, coaching change hasn't helped Oilers
To say the Oilers’ start has been catastrophic would be an understatement. But was Jay Woodcroft’s dismissal actually “necessary” or was the wrong person sacrificed at the altar of the hockey gods? @domluszczyszyn analyzes ⤵️ https://t.co/nsdVGwBqWe
How are Oilers players reacting to new head coach, fallout from Woodcroft departure? https://t.co/5edS2ERqKZ
Connor McDavid surprised by Oilers firing head coach Jay Woodcroft: 'Didn't see it coming.' https://t.co/pRoavOLHX2 https://t.co/AZYj4z4EKU
Worth noting that Jay Woodcroft’s debut as Oilers head coach on Feb. 11, 2022 resulted in a 3-1 home victory over… the New York Islanders.
“I woke up to a text like a lot of you guys…” Oilers captain Connor McDavid on finding out about the firings of Jay Woodcroft and Dave Manson, how Woodcroft “never lost the room” in Edmonton, and looking forward to working with Kris Knoblauch: https://t.co/ig4L95UXEe
It’s not just that the Oilers canned Jay Woodcroft. It’s also that the people hired to replace Woodcroft and Dave Manson clearly indicate the changing of guard in the front office. We're watching a power shift in real time, writes @DNBSports ⤵️ https://t.co/s6JR7WFJIC
Knoblauch making the rounds this morning, here with Leon Draisaitl. Oilers have won four straight over the Isles at home—we’ll have it on @Rogers Monday night hockey at 6:42 MT. https://t.co/m4WjWQBkhw
The Oilers play their first game under new head coach Kris Knoblauch tonight when they host the Islanders. The Oilers have fared well against the Isles on home ice over the years, going 10-1-0 in their last 11 at home vs NYI dating back to January of 2008. https://t.co/ThpskKo7GW
From @TSNRyanRishaug on @JayOnSC - If Jay Woodcroft should be the only one to blame in the Oilers struggles this season, and if he's surprised that Edmonton went with a first time NHL head coach in Kris Knoblauch to take over: https://t.co/FfnwKv7dsK
Jay Woodcroft became the 10th Oilers head coach to be fired in the last 10 years on Sunday. His tenure in Edmonton sees him finish with a 79-41-13 record in a regular season. A look back on his time with the Oilers in the SC Timeline: https://t.co/J9BdAxGD6q
From @TSNRyanRishaug - A closer look at the Oilers' struggles and defensive woes and how Jay Woodcroft had trouble holding his players accountable: https://t.co/X0TIsx23P9
The Edmonton Oilers couldn't wait. Jay Woodcroft paid the price. All about Edmonton's coaching change: https://t.co/OUUZhWGEUG Great analysis here from @wyshynski: https://t.co/RGALNIw47j
Why Jay Woodcroft was fired, why Kris Knoblauch was hired and whether any of this is good news for the @EdmontonOilers chances for a turnaround. My story: https://t.co/mfAxml44Zg
LIVE: Oilers address the firing of head coach Jay Woodcroft https://t.co/EHtTJIxjRn
Kris Knoblauch is Connor McDavid’s fifth NHL head coach. He’ll also be the fifth head coach that assistant Glen Gulutzan has worked for with the Oilers.
INSTANT ANALYSIS - Jay Woodcroft implemented a new defensive system this year, that ultimately ended up costing him his job. @TSNRyanRishaug takes a closer look at the Oilers' struggles and why Woodcroft had trouble holding his players accountable: https://t.co/X0TIsx23P9
Oilers fire coach Jay Woodcroft after 3-9-1 start to season: How Edmonton turns things around and what this means for the organization https://t.co/UambtA7Tyu
Oilers hire Rangers AHL coach Kris Knoblauch after firing Jay Woodcroft https://t.co/0eDMBdAd5k https://t.co/NlU0U4l5i9
The Oilers have fired head coach Jay Woodcroft, announcing Kris Knoblauch as his replacement. Edmonton sits at 3-9-1, seventh in the Pacific Division ⤵️ https://t.co/f4UX1uljaa
Lots of people will say Kris Knoblauch lands in Edmonton because of Connor McDavid. But what is clear is #Oilers CEO Jeff Jackson has a big belief in Knoblauch. As agent, many of Jackson’s clients played for Knoblauch: McDavid, Connor Brown, Alex DeBrincat, Taylor and Darren… https://t.co/HB9wgOfVOj
Edmonton Oilers fire coach Jay Woodcroft after 3-9-1 start to season - The Athletic https://t.co/m4NXHzlv3G
Connor McDavid’s junior coach Kris Knoblauch is the new Oilers coach, the team confirms. Paul Coffey, special adviser to owner Daryl Katz, also comes in as an assistant. Jay Woodcroft and Dave Manson have been fired.
Oilers announce coach Jay Woodcroft and assistant Dave Manson have been fired. Kris Knoblauch will take over as coach. Paul Coffey will be an assistant.
Kris Knoblauch is replacing Jay Woodcroft as Edmonton Oilers head coach following the team’s 3-9-1 start to the season.
Hearing Kris Knoblauch is incoming as next #Oilers coach. @DailyFaceoff
The Edmonton Oilers have fired head coach Jay Woodcroft after a 3-9-1 start to the season. The Oilers sit 31st in the NHL standings: https://t.co/VCa0sgCKlX
I’m hearing that Hartford Wolf Pack coach Kris Knoblauch is the new coach of the Edmonton Oilers. McDavid former coach in junior.
A coaching change seemed like one of the paths forward for the Oilers after their start. Maybe they’ll hope that they’re the next 2019 Blues. From earlier this week on the coaches’ role in this/what’s gone wrong for the Oilers. https://t.co/bSdPPuwnsv https://t.co/sGMPsetHVF
Edmonton is making a coaching change. Jay Woodcroft being relieved of his duties. Thought last nights win would buy some time, but that’s not the case.
From @TSNRyanRishaug - The latest from Edmonton and why there won't be a coaching change before the Oilers wrap up their three-game road trip. Edmonton has lost four-straight games and currently sits tied for 32nd in the league with the Sharks: https://t.co/35uXsdpY93