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Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / September 10
How Stuart Skinner can achieve his lofty goals for the 2025–26 season
More often than not, Edmonton Oilers Foaltender Stuart Skinner bears the brunt of criticism when the team isn’t playing well. Sometimes it’s richly deserved, like early in the 2024–25 season when he had a save percentage in the .860s.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 21
Kris Knoblauch continues to put his name in the history books as the Edmonton Oilers give him a vote of confidence
In his short career as a head coach in the NHL, Kris Knoblauch has taken the league by storm. In less than two seasons behind an NHL bench, he has two Stanley Cup Final appearances.
Anaheim Ducks News / Last Word On Sports / June 26
Report: Anaheim Ducks Hiring Former Head Coach as Assistant
Today we have some news out of Anaheim. Jay Woodcroft joins the Anaheim Ducks as an assistant coach under Joel Quenneville, with the official announcement expected July 1.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
NHL News / Oilersnation / June 26
Anaheim Ducks set to hire former Oilers bench boss Jay Woodcroft as assistant coach
Jay Woodcroft is finally landing on his feet. After being snubbed from multiple head coaching jobs over the last two cycles, the former Edmonton Oilers head coach is set to join the Anaheim Ducks coaching staff.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / June 26
Jay Woodcroft to join Ducks as assistant coach
A former NHL head coach is returning to the bench. According to Daily Faceoff insider Frank Seravalli, the Anaheim Ducks are set to hire Jay Woodcroft as the team’s new assistant coach.
Dallas Stars News / Total Apex Sports / June 8
The Dallas Stars Should Take a Look At Jay Woodcroft For Head Coach
The Dallas Stars need a new head coach. There are a few good options on the market, but some are former head coaches who have been recycled from multiple teams.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / May 28
Former Oilers Coach Connected to Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are in unfamiliar territory as they hunt for a new head coach after parting ways with Mike Sullivan. Numerous names have been connected to the Penguins since the start of their search, with a wide net clearly being cast by president and general manager Kyle Dubas.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 27
Atlantic Notes: Peterka, Woodcroft, Panthers
In his new trade board entering the offseason, Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff opines that Buffalo Sabres forward John-Jason Peterka is the top trade target.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 16
Penguins have interviewed three candidates for HC vacancy
The Penguins have obtained permission to and completed an interview with Bruins assistant Jay Leach for their vacant head coaching job, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet said on Friday’s 32 Thoughts podcast.
Boston Bruins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 14
Jay Woodcroft among Bruins' head-coaching candidates
Former Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft is among the possibilities to become the Bruins’ next head coach, according to Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff, who described him as a “leading candidate” for the vacancy on Wednesday’s Morning Cuppa Hockey podcast.
NHL News / Hockey Latest / May 10
NHL Insider Jeff Marek Connects The Vancouver Canucks To Former Edmonton Oilers Head Coach
The Vancouver Canucks are in need of a new Head Coach, and now it appears a former rival in Jay Woodcroft is shaping up to take on that role. Rick Tocchet
NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 9
Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb exits game in OT
Mike Morreale: New Jersey Devils defenseman Johnathan Kovacevic had knee surgery yesterday and won’t be ready for the start of training camp. James Nichols: Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald said that forward Jesper Bratt has been dealing with a shoulder issue for multiple seasons.
Anaheim Ducks News / Oilersnation / May 8
Jay Woodcroft falls short of another coaching job as Ducks hire Joel Quenneville
The Anaheim Ducks have found their next head coach and it’s not Jay Woodcroft. The former Edmonton Oilers head coach was passed over for another job, according to ESPN’s Emily Kaplan, as the Ducks hired Joel Quenneville.
NHL News / Oilersnation / May 1
NHL Notebook: Jay Woodcroft interviews with Ducks as two other ex-Oilers coaches could land jobs
Stanley Cup playoffs be damned, the head coach carousel is spinning around the NHL. There’s a long list of vacancies that have opened up around the league.
NHL News / Hockey Latest / May 1
Former Edmonton Oilers Head Coach Linked to the Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks, who are one of several NHL Clubs with a head coaching vacancy, have interviewed former Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft per Pierre LeBrun.
Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 1
Ducks linked to David Carle, Jay Woodcroft, Joel Quenneville
Anaheim Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek is in the midst of his second search for a head coach after just his third full season in the club’s top role.
Calgary Flames News / Yardbarker / May 2
One move for every NHL team that missed the playoffs
Here is one move for each franchise that would help it either get back to playoff contention, move closer to playoff contention or at least help it achieve other objectives.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 1
Ducks Coaching Search Update: Woodcroft, Carle, Quenneville, Sullivan
After a rough 2024-25 campaign where they missed the playoffs, the Anaheim Ducks decided to fire Greg Cronin and began their search for a new bench boss.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / December 28
Analyst Suggests Reason Why NHL Teams Are Not Hiring Former Oilers Coach Jay Woodcroft
Former Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft was popular among fans and had success in Edmonton, but one Oilers analyst is pointing at one reason why he's still unemployed.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / November 12, 2024
Former Oilers Coach Jay Woodcroft Could Get Another NHL Job With Two Coaches on Hot Seat
Former Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft is one of the best available NHL coaches on the sidelines right now, and with two bench bosses on the hot seat, he may get an opportunity soon.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / October 21, 2024
Jay Woodcroft Opens Up About Being Fired by the Edmonton Oilers
When the Edmonton Oilers fired Jay Woodcroft early last season, he really wasn't the problem for a team that went to the Stanley Cup Final. Now, Woodcroft is at home in Edmonton and still looking for another job as an NHL head coach.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 23, 2024
Why Isn’t Former Oilers Coach Jay Woodcroft Finding NHL Work?
The Columbus Blue Jackets hired Dean Evason on Monday, effectively filling the last vacant head coaching job in the NHL for the 2024-25 season. Former Edmonton Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft was rumored to be a finalist for that job, but he didn’t get it.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 9, 2024
Top potential Sheldon Keefe replacements for Maple Leafs head coach
Where might the Toronto Maple Leafs turn for their next head coach? Running down some of the top potential candidates.
San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / April 30, 2024
NHL insider names four possible Sharks head-coaching candidates
Elliotte Friedman threw out a few head coach candidates that the San Jose Sharks might be interested in. “San Jose does like the tie-ins to the people who have been there,” Friedman said on the 32 Thoughts Podcast on Monday.
Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / November 13, 2023
Does having a new head coach make the Oilers a betting favorite?
The Edmonton Oilers are hoping to change their fortunes around now that they have a new head coach. But will having new personnel be enough to make them betting favorites?
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