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
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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
The Wild will need to move salary to extend Fiala Adam Gretz of NBC Sports: Minnesota Wild forward Kevin Fiala is a pending RFA making just over $5 million this season and he’ll be looking for a raise. He’s over a point-a-game this season. The Wild have 17 players under contract for next season and
Sabres waiting on Levi Sportsnet: Jeff Marek said that Buffalo Sabres are waiting on NCAA goaltending prospect Devon Levi who had a 1.54 GAA, .952 save percentage and a 21-20-1 record. “The Buffalo Sabres (are) also awaiting word on Devon Levi, whether he’ll turn pro or go back to Northeastern.” A third of coaches are
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, could the Winnipeg Jets organization go undergo massive changes? The Buffalo Sabres would like Craig Anderson to return but are waiting to see how he feels about playing another season at the age of 40. The Edmonton Oilers are going to wait on deciding the future of head coach Jay
The Senators future Shawn Simpson: Have been asking as to why there has been so much interest in purchasing the Ottawa Senators. Have been told that the price to buy an NHL franchise is very reasonable when comparing it to some other sports. There is the league gambling side of things that have some interested.
When the Edmonton Oilers acquired Zack Kassian during the 2015-16 season, it was apparent to everybody that it was the player’s last chance in the NHL. Off-ice issues led to him wearing out his welcome in numerous organizations. He promised at the time of the deal that he was going to get his act together,