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Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / April 18
What Jay Woodcroft has been up to since getting fired by the Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers fired Jay Woodcroft on Nov. 12, 2023 after watching the team stumble to a 3-9-1 start. The poor play put the Oilers 31st in the NHL, far out of a playoff spot just a month into the campaign.
Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / April 11
Red Wings News & Rumors: Buchelnikov, Woodcroft, Team Challenge & More
With four games to go, the Detroit Red Wings still have a lot on the line. Playoffs are still feasible by the slimmest of margins. Plus, these somewhat meaningless games are great opportunities for players to audition for 2025-26 roles – in Detroit or elsewhere.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 4
Some potential coaching candidates for Philadelphia Flyers, Boston Bruins
Jeff Marek of Daily Faceoff: There are some names that are coming up with the regards to the Philadelphia Flyers eventual coaching search. Rick Tocchet is first name that seems to come up.
The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?
Philadelphia Flyers News / Oilersnation / April 1
NHL Notebook: Jay Woodcroft, Todd Nelson among possibilities for coaching vacancies
When John Tortorella was let go by the Philadelphia Flyers last week, he became the first name on what’ll become a growing list of fired head coaches as teams get eliminated from the playoffs through the spring.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 1
The Sheet Blog: Slew of first-timers could rock NHL head coach carousel for 2025-26
Plenty of names are popping up for the Philadelphia Flyers coaching position. And while Rick Tocchet’s name may be the one on everybody’s lips, there are plenty more who should get some consideration.
John Tortorella News / Yardbarker / March 27
John Tortorella joins crowded field of potential offseason NHL coaching candidates
John Tortorella's firing Thursday as Flyers head coach this close to the end of the regular season serves as the start of the offseason in Philadelphia.
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.
NHL News / Oilers Daily / November 24
Blues GM Comments on Jim Montgomery Hiring May Not Be Good Sign For Ex-Oilers Coach Jay Woodcroft
The St. Louis Blues officially hired coach former Bruins coach Jim Montgomery less than a week after he was fired, and there may not be a good signs for former Oiler coach Jay Woodcroft.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 12
One Year Ago Today: Oilers fire head coach Jay Woodcroft, hire Kris Knoblauch
Let’s travel back one year to November 12, 2023 — Following a losing road trip that saw the team fall to 3-9-1 on the season, the Oilers fired head coach Jay Woodcroft and assistant coach Dave Manson.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / November 12
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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 10
Early trades Oilers must make during 2024-25 season
The Edmonton Oilers experienced a nightmarish start last season. It led to the eventual firing of head coach Jay Woodcroft. And it made the Oilers’ run to the Stanley Cup Final all the more impressive.
Edmonton Oilers News / Breakaway on SI / October 24
Former Oilers HC Could Help Next Transition Team
After a brutal 3-9-1 start to the 2023-24 season, the Edmonton Oilers decided they had enough of Jay Woodcroft as their head coach and fired him in favor of Kris Knoblauch.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 22
Former Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft reflects on his time in Edmonton: ‘I saw the team on the cusp’
Former Edmonton Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft holds no grudge that he was unable to get the team to the heights reached after his dismissal last November.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / October 21
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.
NHL News / Philly Hockey Now / September 21
Flyers Hosting Former Oilers Coach at Training Camp: ‘He’s Trying to Get Better’
One of the more minor but most surprising storylines from Philadelphia Flyers training camp has been the continued presence of former Edmonton Oilers head coach Jay Woodcroft.
Philadelphia Flyers News / Oilers Daily / September 22
John Tortorella comments on taking Jay Woodcroft under his wing
Former Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft is unfortunately out of a job for the upcoming NHL season, but a legendary coach has taken him under his wing. Flyers coach John Tortorella has allowed Jay Woodcroft to attend Flyers training camp to observe and learn from Tort's coaching.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / September 20
Former Oilers’ Coach Takes Mentorship Opportunity with Flyers
Frank Seravalli is reporting that former Edmonton Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft is seizing an opportunity to learn from an experienced coach in another organization while he waits for a chance to be a head coach in the NHL again.
NHL News / Oilersnation / September 20
Former Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft at Flyers training camp as guest of John Tortorella
We haven’t heard much from Jay Woodcroft since he was fired by the Edmonton Oilers in November of last year. Woodcroft and assistant coach Dave Manson were let go amid a terrible start to the 2023-24 season that saw the Oilers come out of the gate with a 3-9-1 record.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 23
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.
Columbus Blue Jackets News / 1st Ohio Battery / July 22
The Great Debate: Evason Vs Woodcroft For Blue Jackets Head Coach 
Are we any closer to a decision? It's been two weeks since the Columbus Blue Jackets were said to be nearing a decision for its next coach. Then talks with Todd McLellan broke down.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / May 9
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
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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