The Edmonton Oilers wasted no time in selecting a successor for Jay Woodcroft.
Oilers Announce New Coach After Firing Woodcroft
The Oilers officially fired Jay Woodcroft and hired Kris Knoblauch to replace him.
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Knoblauch was McDavid's coach in the junior. McDavid certainly had a role to play in the process.
The #Oilers announced today that head coach Jay Woodcroft & assistant coach Dave Manson have been relieved of their coaching duties.
Hartford Wolf Pack head coach Kris Knoblauch will assume head coaching duties with the Oilers & will be joined by assistant coach Paul Coffey.
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Speculation rises as many believe Connor McDavid may have hand picked the Oilers new head coach but Frank Seravalli was quick to state otherwise.
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Former players seem to have nothing but good reviews for Kris Knoblauch.
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As seen on Hockey Patrol - BREAKING: Edmonton Oilers Choose Their Next Head Coach
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