Coaching Change in Edmonton: It Is Now Believed That Head Coach Jay Woodcroft Will Not Be Fired Today
After last night's loss to the last-place San Jose Sharks, it was heavily rumoured that Jay Woodcroft would be fired. Now, it appears he will last at least another few days according to this NHL insider.
Woodcroft Lasts At Least Another Day in Edmonton After Brutal Loss to Sharks
After their brutal loss last night to the San Jose Sharks, many Oilers fans and analysts have been calling for a big change to occur to the team. Of course, the first person looked at is head Coach Jay Woodcroft. After the game, it even looked like he thought he was done as he mouthed something to his assistant coach while walking off the ice.
as jay woodcroft and dave Manson walk off the ice after the oilers loss to san jose, woodcroft appears to say «that might be it» to Manson, who appears to respond with «yup.»
While he appeared to be worried about his job in that video, after the game Woodcroft assured that he was not thinking about losing his job.
Jay Woodcroft following the Oilers 3-2 loss to the Sharks.
Thoughts?🤔
Thoughts?🤔
Woodcroft Safe For Another Day in Edmonton, Will Likely Coach Until At Least End of Road Trip
Now, TSN's Ryan Rishaug has reported that it is likely Woodcroft will be at the helm at least until Saturday. There are no reports of a coaching change occurring, at least in the immediate short term, for the Oilers.
Further to this, I'd expect Woodcroft to be behind the bench for Saturdays game. All things will be evaluated after this road trip.
Clearly, something needs to change in Edmonton. Another loss will just dig the Oilers into a deeper hole that will make it harder for them to make the playoffs down the stretch.
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