Through the first 23 games of the 2024-25 regular season, the Pittsburgh Penguins look anything but a contending team. They currently sit at a record of 7-12-4 and are dead last in the Metropolitan Division. The team seems to be out of sync for the most part, which has led to many calling for a
Jay Woodcroft
Some assumed it would be before the New Year, others before Christmas. Unfortunately for Jim Montgomery, it came before Thanksgiving as the Boston Bruins relieved him of his head coaching duties. The decision to fire Montgomery was not unexpected as the early issues plaguing Boston this season have only been getting worse. Prior to the
We are almost to August and there is still a lot to be settled for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Believe it or not, Training Camp will open in less than two months. Welcome to a mid-summer edition of Blue Jackets News and Rumors. We normally don’t have this much to talk about at this part
The Columbus Blue Jackets appeared close to ready to name their new head coach. Thanks to some reports that have surfaced, perhaps a decision is further than we think. On Wednesday, according to Aaron Portzline of the Athletic first and then later confirmed by Brian Hedger of the Columbus Dispatch, Todd McLellan, who was thought
The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t take long to make their first big change of the offseason, as they announced early yesterday that Sheldon Keefe had been relieved of his duties. This was a move most expected, as aside from a first-round series win last year, the Maple Leafs struggled to get things done in the
The St. Louis Blues parted ways with head coach Craig Berube after a 6-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, Dec. 12. With that move, they named their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate Springfield Thunderbirds head coach Drew Bannister as the interim head coach. This came after a 13-14-1 start to the season
The Edmonton Oilers introduced Kris Knoblauch as the team’s new head coach on Sunday afternoon, succeeding Jay Woodcroft. The decision, disclosed by General Manager Ken Holland during a press conference, shed light on the dynamics behind the coaching change. Specifically, it sounds like this move was less about Woodcroft and more about timing. Oilers Couldn’t
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have fired Jay Woodcroft and Dave Manson and hired Kris Knoblauch and Paul Coffey. Meanwhile, Nikita Zadorov confirms the trade buzz out of Calgary. The Vancouver Canucks have been added to a list of teams interested in acquiring the defenseman. Oilers Fire Woodcroft Despite Win in Seattle
Remember the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2022 when the Edmonton Oilers broke the will of goaltender Jacob Markstrom and the Calgary Flames? The Flames had taken a one game lead in the series and the Oilers stormed back to win the next four in a row to move on to face the Colorado Avalanche in
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Jack Campbell says he was surprised by his demotion to the AHL. He knows he’s got some things to work on, but thought he was playing fairly well. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid says he’s healthy, but, like the rest of the group, his confidence is shaken. Finally, has
In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, the team embarks on a three-game road trip starting against the Vancouver Canucks. It might be too early to call this game a must-win, but there’s a lot riding on starting out strong and the Oilers picking up important points before coming back home. If not, there
What was supposed to be a dream season for the Edmonton Oilers has turned into their worst nightmare. And there doesn’t seem to be any clear answer in sight. You can fire the coaches, get rid of the general manager, and start trading away players, but what’s the answer? What’s really going to work? How
The Edmonton Oilers are in a do-or-die situation heading into Game 6 Sunday against the Vegas Golden Knights, down 3-2 in the series. They haven’t been playing their best hockey in this series, so it’s tough to determine where the team’s head is going into the most crucial game of the season. The lack of
Since entering the NHL in 1979 following its merger with the World Hockey Association (WHA), the Edmonton Oilers have replaced their head coach six times during the season, most recently in 2021-22 when Jay Woodcroft took over from Dave Tippett. Each mid-season coaching change was preceded by a prolonged slump, and in each instance, the
After a night in which they were outworked and out-skilled in nearly every facet in a 2-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild, the Edmonton Oilers bounced back against the Nashville Predators with a 6-3 win. While there were some areas that could use some cleaning up, it is tough to complain about the effort and
Welcome to our daily rumours article brought to you by NHL Lines site Betway Former NHL coach Travis Green heading to Europe to keep sharp Sekeres and Price: Rick Dhaliwal on former Vancouver Canucks head coach Travis Greeen. ** NHLRumors.com transcription “He’s going to go to Europe soon and work with some teams. Learn and
The Edmonton Oilers and Ken Holland have a very busy offseason ahead of them as there is much to do to get the team looking as good as it did for their Western Conference Final run in 2021-22. At the top of the list is re-signing head coach Jay Woodcroft, moving money around, bringing back
In this edition of “NHL Talk,” these are the top hockey stories with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Check Tom Pepper’s profile every day for a new edition of the “NHL Talk” column. Maple Leafs’ Matthews Becomes First American With 60-Goal Season Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthew became the first U.S.-born NHL player to