The Edmonton Oilers have made significant coaching changes, with Kris Knoblauch announced as the new head coach, replacing Jay Woodcroft. Additionally, Steve Smith will serve as the interim head coach for the Hartford Wolf Pack, following Knoblauch's departure. The Oilers' decision to replace Woodcroft is attributed to the team's poor start to the season and the need to maximize the performance of star players like McDavid and Draisaitl. Knoblauch's appointment is accompanied by Paul Coffey joining as an assistant coach, while Manson and Woodcroft are out. The search for a new AHL head coach for the NYR affiliate has commenced.
**Breaking News** 🚨📰 I’m told Steve Smith will now takeover the HC role with @NYRangers @WolfPackAHL Knoblauch taking over as new HC of @EdmontonOilers . #HockeyTwitter https://t.co/qTOqC6l7gy
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Here are more details on Kris Knoblauch being scooped up by the Edmonton #Oilers and where it leaves the #NYR and @WolfPackAHL 👇 https://t.co/diYkdS7tFq
Steve Smith will take over as interim coach of the Hartford Wolf Pack following Kris Knoblauch's departure. Search for new AHL head coach for #NYR affiliate begins immediately.
Word is that Steve Smith will serve as interim head coach for @WolfPackAHL. A search for Knoblauch’s replacement will begin immediately.
Oilers announce Knoblauch is in as HC with Paul Coffey as an assistant. Manson and Woodcroft out.
the Oilers/Woodcroft decision isn't as black and white as some coaching changes are, but to be fair.. - he's to blame for changing the systems, esp when it seems like he hasn't adequately instructed them - the Oilers can't afford to waste another McD/Drai year, so why wait?
Hearing Kris Knoblauch is incoming as next #Oilers coach. @DailyFaceoff
I’m hearing that Hartford Wolf Pack coach Kris Knoblauch is the new coach of the Edmonton Oilers. McDavid former coach in junior.
Plot twist. The Edmonton Oilers new coach. https://t.co/KdGB2HztZJ