Jay Woodcroft

Edmonton Oilers: 7 Keys to a Stanley Cup Run

I know what you’re thinking “The Oilers?? Didn’t they get embarrassed in 4 games to the Avalanche??”. Well, yeah… they did. But, they improved. If you are a believer, I hope reading these reasons gives you some reassurance. If you don’t believe it, I hope these seven reasons will have you rooting for the blue […]

A Trade Is Going To Be Made…

It’s safe to say the off-season had been a win so far for Ken Holland, as he has made multiple great value signings this summer. With players like Evander Kane, Kailer Yamamoto, Jesse Puljujarvi, and Brett Kulak all re-signing sweet deals in Edmonton, the additions of starting goalie Jack Campbell and depth piece Mattias Janmark, […]

Oilers give head coach Jay Woodcroft three-year extension

The era of Jay Woodcroft will remain with the Edmonton Oilers. The 45-year-old head coach will remain with the team after signing a three-year extension, a deal which was announced on Tuesday. Woodcroft replaced Dave Tippett, who was fired as head coach of the Oilers on Feb. 10, after the team had won just seven […]

Opinion: Losing Puljujarvi Would Be a Big Blunder for Oilers

Since joining the Oilers in 2016, after being selected 4th overall in the NHL Entry Draft, Jesse Puljujarvi has had a rocky relationship with the Oilers. From getting sent back up and down, dealing with injuries, and even leaving the team for a season, it’s safe to say Puljujarvi and the Oilers haven’t always been […]

Oilers: How Have Mid-Season Additions Impacted the Oilers in the Playoffs?

History shows that Stanley Cup-winning teams are rarely a complete roster on the opening day of the NHL season. The two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning were aggressive on deadline day in 2020, acquiring Barclay Goodrow and Blake Coleman, two key depth pieces to give them the boost they needed to win their second Stanley […]

Consistency Is Key

Heading into the 2021-22 season fresh off of signing a 2-year extension, Mike Smith was looking to replicate last season’s play, where he had an unbelievable campaign. In 2020-21, Mike Smith had a record of 21-6-2, a GAA of 2.31, and a .923 SV%. Both Smith’s GAA and SV% last season was the 2nd best […]

What Will Jay Woodcroft and Dave Manson Bring to the Oilers?

With the very recent news of Oilers firing Dave Tippett and hiring AHL affiliate Bakersfield Condors head coach Jay Woodcroft, the Oilers are doing something they haven’t done in a long time… taking a step towards adjusting to today’s game. Not only was Tippett fired, but the Oilers also fired defensive coach Jim Playfair. Holland […]

Edmonton Needs To Make Changes Soon, Or Else

Last night, the Oilers were beating the visiting Ottawa Senators 3-1, heading into the 3rd period, in which their depth scored all three goals. All they need to do is not give up the lead to the 30th place Senators team, get the win, and get back into a wildcard spot. They can surely do […]

Opinion: Oilers, A New Voice…

Back In 2019-20, when the Oilers hired Tippett, the anxiousness to win was high. During a very disappointing 2018-19 season, the Oilers fired both Head Coach and GM. The following off-season, Holland would be hired, and he would go on to pick Dave Tippett as the next Head Coach. His 2019-20 season was pretty good, […]